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Laura Turner and Tamara Clark

Matthew Guy backs Mildura Liberal candidate Paul Matheson after Victoria Police demotion

The Victorian Liberal Party is backing its candidate for the seat of Mildura, Paul Matheson, after an internal investigation into his conduct while serving as a police officer.

Victoria Police demoted Mr Matheson from detective senior sergeant to uniform sergeant in 2020 after he lied in a formal investigation at the Mildura station.

In a press conference today, Leader of the Liberal Party Matthew Guy said he stood by Mr Matheson.

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