# Two key unions turn on Labor, attack ads and pull funds a month before Victorian election

Two major unions have withdrawn campaign funding and launched attack ads against Labor one month before Victoria's state election. The defections threaten Labor's campaign support and could reshape the final stretch of the race.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/28/unions-turn-on-labor-attack-ads-campaign-funds-victorian-election-exclusive) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:50:29 GMT