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Moira Deeming withdraws legal action against Victorian Liberal Party, ends candidacy dispute
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2026-07-18 02:42   Politics   10

Moira Deeming withdraws legal action against Victorian Liberal Party, ends candidacy dispute

Victorian MP Moira Deeming has withdrawn her legal battle against the Victorian Liberal Party, effectively ending her candidacy for the November election.

This marks the conclusion of a turbulent period that began with her nine-month suspension from the party in 2023 after attending the 'Let Women Speak' rally.Deeming initially sued former leader John Pesutto in December 2023, but won her case almost exactly a year later, leading to her reinstatement.

The decision highlights internal chaos within the Liberal Party, with Deeming's legal actions exposing leadership conflicts and procedural inconsistencies.

While the withdrawal of legal action allows the party to proceed with its election plans, it also underscores broader issues of political accountability and member rights.

The article notes this development as part of a larger pattern of instability within the party, with other figures like Anthony Albanese also mentioned in the context of ongoing tensions.

Full reading at Crikey

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