The Latest Breaking News from Moira Deeming

Moira Deeming could stay on Liberal ticket after preselection bungle as members make ‘stitch up’ claim

Potential challengers given only 36 hours to prepare for a rerun after the winner was deemed ineligible

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1

‘Are we frustrated? Yes. Surprised? No’: how Victorian Liberal moderates’ plan to oust Moira Deeming went horribly wrong

Jess Wilson tried to create a united front – and it worked for a minute. But the Victorian Liberals just couldn’t help themselves

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31

Liberal withdraws candidacy after downing maverick MP

A state Liberal party has been plunged into chaos, with a candidate bowing out after defeating a high-profile MP in a preselection battle.

AAP · Mar 30

Polls, preferences, potential defections: can Victoria’s Liberal party ward off the rising threat of One Nation?

Opposition leader Jess Wilson is under pressure to reveal her position on a deal with Pauline Hanson’s party as the state election approaches

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27

With a new leader and tired opponent, this should be the Victorian Liberals’ year – if not for self-inflicted wounds

As dysfunction reigns, the party shows yet again that its greatest obstacle to winning government is not Labor but itself

The Guardian - AU · Jan 9

‘Won’t go down without a fight’: Moira Deeming among Victorian Liberal MPs facing preselection challenge

Western metropolitan region MP to battle Dinesh Gourisetty before November state election as Ann-Marie Hermans also challenged

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6

Liberal $1.5m loan fight to continue into election year

A push to dismiss a legal fight over a loan to a former Liberal leader has failed, with the internal fracas expected to go to trial in an election year.

AAP · Dec 18, 2025

Opposition leadership rival promoted in reshuffle

A potential challenger for one state's Liberal leadership has been promoted in a reshuffle just over a year out from the next election.

AAP · Oct 11, 2025

Liberal legal fight over $1.55m loan heads to mediation

Groups fighting over a loan handed to a former state Liberal leader will try to resolve their issues before heading to a Supreme Court trial.

AAP · Sep 25, 2025

Victorian Liberals must unite or face ‘crisis’, president warns as moderates swat away challenge for power

Philip Davis pleads for rival groups to ‘kiss and make up’ after divisive campaign to replace him

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025