The deputy premier, Steven Miles, called speculation about a challenge ‘rumours and gossip’
In 11 years as Labor leader – the past eight as premier – there have been no attempted coups or plots, or Canberra-style white-anting by ambitious rivals. Most senior ministers are part of the furniture. Backbenchers rarely vent their concerns, even privately.
This speculation is premature. None of the trio touted as possible future leaders – deputy premier Steven Miles, Shannon Fentiman and Cameron Dick – appears to be readying themselves for an imminent challenge.
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