John Pesutto’s failure to expel Moira Deeming could prove to be his undoing

John Pesutto said he had received ‘new materials’ from Moira Deeming that included condemnation of some of the social media posts of women she attended anti-transgender rally with. Photograph: AAP

Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto’s bid to expel Moira Deeming from the parliamentary party room was meant to be his making. Instead it’s more likely than not to be his undoing.

Just one week ago, he said expelling Deeming was a “necessary step” to ensure the Liberal party was an “effective opposition” and “ready to govern” come the 2026 state election.