While there is broad agreement in Labor that Anthony Albanese needs to lift, there is no consensus whatsoever as to who would replace him should there be a move.
As the fallout from Joel Fitzgibbon's departure from the frontbench festered on Wednesday, multiple MPs said the lack of a consensus on a successor was another reason why Mr Albanese should be given time.
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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com