Australian Greens deputy leader Adam Bandt has again tried to hose down speculation he was asked to take over the party's top job.
In a show of unity, Mr Bandt has appeared with embattled Greens leader Christine Milne in Hobart as the party prepares to do battle with the federal government.
"I did not seek the leadership and I've been very, very clear about that," Mr Bandt told reporters on Monday.
A routine post-election spill of party positions last week saw Senator Milne returned unopposed as leader and Mr Bandt continue unopposed as deputy.
It was speculated on the weekend that South Australian senator Sarah Hanson-Young had made a push for the deputy leadership, with Mr Bandt to take over from Senator Milne.
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Senator Milne has brushed aside any suggestion her position is under threat.
"Sarah has said yesterday that she supports the leadership team," Senator Milne said.
"I think that's all to be said about it."
Senator Milne said the party was united and reports of internal tensions had been exaggerated.
"The only tension between (Mr Bandt and I) was I supported Hawthorn on Saturday," she said.
