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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos

Regrettable references and claims of ‘rigged’ election laws: why this week has reignited Jacinta Allan spill rumours

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan speaks during the Victorian Labor party state conference in Melbourne
Jacinta Allan’s leadership is being questioned after she faced major political tests this week over Victoria’s anti-corruption body, political donation laws and a series of character references written by a newly appointed minister. Photograph: Jay Kogler/AAP

Jacinta Allan faced three major tests this week. The way she handled them has left some of her colleagues speculating about a possible leadership change just months out from the Victorian election.

The first came on Monday, as the premier responded to a parliamentary inquiry that six months ago recommended sweeping reforms to Victoria’s integrity laws.

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