PoliticsNow: Jacinta Allan presents united front after earlier leadership chaos
Jacinta Allan says the new Victorian Labor leadership is 'very keen' and enjoyed unanimous support, despite newly-appointed deputy Ben Carroll also earlier pushing for the top job.
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