Victoria wants change after 12 years, but won't turn to One Nation: Bracks
Former premier warns Victorians want change after 12 years but won't back One Nation.
Former Premier Steve Bracks says Victoria is ready for a government change after 12 years of Labor rule. Voters want "someone else to have a go," he told a property council lunch in Melbourne last week.
Bracks is convinced One Nation won't be the main beneficiary of that mood. "The conditions are not right for One Nation in Victoria," he said.
Historically, Victorian governments change around the third or fourth term. Labor leader Ben Carroll, who took office in July, faces the challenge of breaking that pattern.
- 12 years
- Years of Labor rule
- July
- Carroll's start date
- November
- Election timing
- Bracks and Brumby, 11 years
- Previous Labor tenure
Why it mattersSignals likely Labor loss in Victoria's November election and doubts about minor-party gains.
AustraliaShapes expectations for Victoria's upcoming state election and suggests Labor's long hold on power is ending.
Corroborated bywatoday.com.au·brisbanetimes.com.au
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