Former police officer Brad Battin has ascended to the leadership of the Liberal Party after 14 years in parliament.
Brad Battin will be the next leader of the Victorian Liberal Party, following a tumultuous few weeks that saw John Pesutto booted as opposition leader.
But Mr Battin has now secured his most high-profile role as new opposition leader, with the task of returning the Coalition to government in Victoria for the first time in a decade.Mr Battin's ascension to the Victorian Liberal Party leadership has hit roadblocks in recent years., but was defeated in a 22-9 vote. Mr Battin then resigned from the shadow ministry."I believe I have a very good resume. I thought that my resume … is a strong resume that I could lead in the future.
The 49-year-old specialised in youth crime, and took that experience into roles as shadow police minister and shadow minister for youth justice.
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