The Latest Breaking News from John Pesutto

Victoria’s Liberal leader is counting the days to the election. But will ‘brand Brad’ pass the pub test?

Brad Battin’s ascension to the leadership was described as a ‘hostile rightwing takeover’ but the former police officer says his only ideology is ‘common sense’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2025

Victorian Liberal leader faces backlash after saying he was visiting cyclone-hit parents while also going on cruise

Opposition MPs vent anger after revelation Brad Battin was on a Queensland cruise holiday when Labor announced tough new bail laws

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2025

Moira Deeming misses parliament for medical reasons after scrapping plan to attend Jordan Peterson conference

Victorian Liberal MP previously planned to return to Melbourne for sitting week after criticism of planned absence

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025

Rivals swept aside as leader reveals fresh Battin order

Key supporters of Brad Battin's move to overthrow John Pesutto as Victorian Liberal leader have been rewarded with shadow cabinet promotions.

AAP · Jan 7, 2025

Double polls as former treasurer's seat up for grabs

Voters will be heading to the polls for dual state by-elections with the former treasurer's seat and a hotly contested electorate up for grabs.

AAP · Jan 6, 2025

Liberal leader promises party unity after messy battle

Brad Battin has paid his respects to former leader John Pesutto after taking his place at the helm of the Victorian Liberals.

AAP · Dec 27, 2024

Brad Battin ousts John Pesutto as Victorian Liberal leader as Moira Deeming returns to fold

Leadership spill came after Pesutto lost a defamation suit brought on by Deeming, who returns to party room

The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2024

Libs Battin down the hatches as leader outlines vision

Brad Battin has vowed to tackle the cost of living, crime, budget repair and regional roads after ousting John Pesutto as Victoria's Liberal party leader.

AAP · Dec 26, 2024

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

Opposition leader moves to allow remote voting at Friday’s party room meeting where he is expected to face a spill motion

The Guardian - AU · Dec 24, 2024

Third time lucky for former police officer Brad Battin, who replaces John Pesutto as Victorian Liberal leader

As leadership spill speculation grew, Battin was widely touted as the top candidate for the embattled opposition leader’s job

The Guardian - AU · Dec 23, 2024