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‘They call it Argentina’: Inside Victoria’s broken state

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 11, 2026 • 06:00 PM
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Phil Coorey and Sumeyya Ilanbey on Labor’s coming reckoning in Victoria, the test for One Nation and what it means for Anthony Albanese and Chris Minns.

‘They call it Argentina’: Inside Victoria’s broken state

Victorians head to the polls in two weeks to give their verdict on 12 years of Labor government.

Not only is Premier Ben Carroll expected to lose but Labor is so toxic in Victoria that many in his own party are privately hoping he does.

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