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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

Embattled John Pesutto makes bid to shore up support ahead of Victorian Liberal leadership spill

Victorian Opposition leader John Pesutto departs from a Victorian Liberals meeting at the Parliament of Victoria in Melbourne, Friday, December 20, 2024
Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto is preparing to face a leadership challenge from MP Brad Battin on Friday. Photograph: AAP

Victorian Liberal MPs who will be away during the upcoming leadership spill could be able to vote remotely, due to an intervention by John Pesutto designed to shore up support.

The embattled opposition leader on Tuesday wrote to his colleagues to tell them he had received requests from MPs Nick McGowan and Cindy McLeish to participate in Friday’s special party room meeting, despite being overseas.

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