"Labor are acting more like an Opposition and we're acting more like the alternative government," Brad Battin said.
Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin has declared his family is off limits for political attacks as he settles into his new role.
Speaking exclusively to 9News, Battin said the decision to take over was difficult but necessary as he knows he can make a difference. But since coming into what some regard as the "worst job in the world" Battin has been met with ferocious targeting and attacks from the state government.Battin said none of it is true.
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