The orange shadow casting a pall over a state election

Victorian Labor Premier Ben Carroll warns of a "Liberal-One Nation government" as the state election approaches.

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Victorian Labor Premier Ben Carroll is hoping to fend off the Liberal-National coalition in the upcoming state election, which is leading in the polls. According to the latest Resolve Political Monitor, the coalition's primary support sits at 28 per cent, while Labor's primary support remains at 25 per cent. One Nation is trailing behind with 23 per cent.

Ben Carroll has made it clear that he believes the opposition will need One Nation's support to take power. However, Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has ruled out forming a formal coalition with One Nation, but has refused to comment on whether she would rely on their MPs if they are needed to form government.

The Victorian Labor government is lagging behind in the polls, but Premier Ben Carroll is touting his government's health credentials with a $1.5 billion pledge to reduce emergency wait times. He is also trying to tie the opposition to a resurgent One Nation, warning of a "Liberal-One Nation government".

The state election is set to take place in late November, with Labor's official ground campaign kicking off on Monday. Premier Ben Carroll is hoping to secure a historic fourth term in government for his party.