Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has broken her post-resignation silence – quietly paying tribute to a well-known community icon weeks after she quit as the leader of the Victorian Labor Party. Former Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan has shared images of Bendigo local Russell Jack to her Facebook account. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementShe described Mr Jack as a man who "worked hard, loved his family and gave back to our community for decades". "I have so many special memories of Russell Jack." The former premier described Mr Russell as a man who 'played a giant role in shaping the city Bendigo is today'.