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Opposition police spokesman Brad Battin has toppled John Pesutto to lead the Victorian Liberal Party, after a party room meeting that also heralded the return of expelled MP Moira Deeming. After a vote to return Deeming to the party room, a spill motion was raised against Pesutto, the man who had led the campaign to remove her from the party earlier in 2024.
Before the vote, former party leader Michael O’Brien underscored the need for unity in the ranks. “Unless we can win and hold government, then we can’t enhance the freedom, prosperity and security of Victorians or Australians,” O’Brien said as he entered Parliament House. “So we just need to knuckle down, get behind whatever decision is made today and win the next election for Victoria.” Wilson had announced her candidacy after a deal to become Battin’s deputy came off the table.
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