The Latest Breaking News from John Pesutto

Three defamation cases against Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto to be heard in single trial

Justice Michael Wheelahan orders cases of Moira Deeming, Kellie-Jay Keen and Angie Jones to be held concurrently in September

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2024

Defamation cases against Pesutto to be heard together

Women suing Victoria's Liberal leader for defamation will have their cases heard together in a 15-day Federal Court trial in September.

AAP · Mar 27, 2024

Vic government admits to stamp duty hardship

Victoria's deputy premier has acknowledged stamp duty is an obstacle for first home buyers, amid signals the state government is open to major reform.

AAP · Mar 22, 2024

Liberal leader to be saddled with more defamation bouts

Two more women have vowed to launch defamation action against Victorian Liberal Leader John Pesutto ahead of his court battle with expelled MP Moira Deeming.

AAP · Mar 18, 2024

John Pesutto’s leadership under fresh strain as two further defamation cases loom

Victorian opposition leader facing prospect of three defamation cases, as Kellie-Jay Keen and Angie Jones flag legal action

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024

Labor won’t outline cost of Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop as opposition cites independent estimates

Coalition cites growing estimated costs, while minister cannot say how much the project will slug taxpayers

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2024

Spill or no spill, Victoria’s Liberal party can agree on one thing: no more messiahs

As discontent with leader John Pesutto rises, the fractured party is casting around for a replacement that will unite them

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2024

'I'm a fighter': Pesutto pushes back on leadership talk

The Victorian Liberals are fending off speculation of an imminent challenge to John Pesutto's leadership after two senior staff departed suddenly.

AAP · Mar 4, 2024

Liberal leader vows to name contributors to legal fund

Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has pledged to disclose all donations to his defamation battle with expelled Liberal MP Moira Deeming.

AAP · Feb 20, 2024

Inquiry push to shine light on Victoria's mass blackout

The Victorian opposition will push for an inquiry into the reliability of the state's transmission network after storms cut power to half a million properties.

AAP · Feb 19, 2024