# Two major Victorian unions turn against Labor ahead of state election

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-28 04:50 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/28/unions-turn-on-labor-attack-ads-campaign-funds-victorian-election-exclusive

> A month before Victoria’s election, the Australian Services Union launched ads accusing Ben Carroll of lying and said it would not door-knock for Labor. The Electrical Trades Union voted against a statewide campaign, redirecting planned funds to support members who may be called before the construction royal commission.