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Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has paid tribute to his successor Jacinta Allan and Labor's new leader Ben Carroll. Andrews, who first met Allan when she was a candidate in Bendigo, praised her as a champion for workers, women, and the future of Victoria. He also congratulated Carroll on his election, saying he is a great campaigner who can take on the Liberal Party and One Nation in the upcoming state election. Andrews believes Carroll and his team can win in November, citing the high stakes and the need to prevent cuts under a Wilson-Hanson Government. The Victorian state election is scheduled to take place in November.

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