Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement

Former leader shows support for new Victorian premier while paying tribute to Jacinta Allan Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Former premier Daniel Andrews has thrown his support behind the Victoria’s new Labor leader, Ben Carroll, saying he has what it takes to win November’s state election. In a rare public statement on Wednesday, Andrews also paid tribute to Jacinta Allan, who he handpicked to replace him a...

By Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent