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The political infighting is compounded by factional struggles within the Labor Party. The left-wing faction dominates party caucuses, aided by Premier Dan Andrews’s ability to sway members from the right. Recent scandals, including branch-stacking scandals and internal power struggles, have further destabilized the party's unity. Notably, former Treasurer Tim Pallas, once a key figure from the right faction, has been aligned increasingly with the left, indicating a shift away from fiscal responsibility.