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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

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

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.

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At-war Liberals ready for defamation trial

A 10-day trial has been ordered for the defamation showdown between expelled Liberal MP Moira Deeming and Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto.

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John Pesutto expected to face court in Moira Deeming defamation case in September

Ex-Liberal MP suing party leader over comments he made after she spoke at anti-trans rights rally gatecrashed by neo-Nazis

The Guardian - AU

Liberals need to reconsider negative gearing and housing policies, outgoing Victorian MP Matt Bach says

Former frontbencher says the Coalition has an opportunity to win over Millennials and Gen Z voters struggling to enter the housing market

The Guardian - AU

Moira Deeming defamation suit: Victorian Liberal leader ‘exhausted every effort’ to prevent legal action

John Pesutto says he thought talks between them had been ‘very constructive’ but his proposals weren’t accepted, as MP sues for damages

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Deeming launches defamation case against Liberal leader

Lawyers for exiled MP Moira Deeming have launched defamation action against Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto

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Deeming deal broke down over party room return: Pesutto

Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto was unwilling to yield to dumped MP Moira Deeming's demand to return to the Liberal party room without conditions.

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Liberal leader to defend dumped MP's defamation claim

Moira Deeming, who was booted from the Victorian Liberals' parliamentary wing, says she will lodge her defamation case against state party leader John Pesutto.

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Crossbenchers set to sink Labor’s bid to enshrine State Electricity Commission in Victoria’s constitution

Four upper house MPs refuse to back bill that would also force revived agency to solely invest in renewables

The Guardian - AU

The week in parliament: what’s next for a jubilant Coalition? Another culture war of course

An opposition emboldened, Max Chandler-Mather in the Labor Burn Book and Michaelia Cash scolds ACT over ‘party lifestyle’

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Liberals’ moderate credentials looking shaky as commitment to treaty wavers

After the voice referendum, John Pesutto appears non-committal on treaty – but it’s unclear whether an about-face will be well-received in the ‘Massachusetts of Australia’

The Guardian - AU

'We can win': Pesutto pledges victory for Vic Liberals

Just months after being heckled by rank-and-file members, Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has delivered a bullish message to the party faithful.

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Dutton's unity call as new Vic Liberal president chosen

Federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton issued a plea for unity within the Victorian party at a state council meeting before a new president was elected.

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Dutton to speak as Liberals pick Victorian president

Liberal members will pick a new Victorian party president and hear from federal opposition leader Peter Dutton and state counterpart John Pesutto at a meeting.

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Ousted MP sends 3rd legal letter to Vic Liberal Leader

A third legal notice from ex-Liberal MP Moira Deeming calls on the Victorian Opposition Leader to respond to her concerns within a week or face court action.

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Grattan on Friday: Fadden byelection is Dutton's immediate hurdle but party reform is the bigger challenge

Stuart Robert has kept well away from the byelection to choose his parliamentary successor, but Labor has made sure the controversial former member hasn’t been forgotten.

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Liberal pick touts pastor work ahead of by-election

The Victorian Liberals have preselected former Box Hill candidate and youth pastor Nicole Werner for an upcoming by-election in Warrandyte.

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Liberal saga rolls on as MPs rule out byelection run

Victorian MP Moria Deeming has served state Liberal leader John Pesutto with another defamation threat, alleging she was bullied and threatened with expulsion.

The New Daily

Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto served fresh defamation notice by Moira Deeming

Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has been served with a fresh defamation threat by ousted MP Moira Deeming.

The Guardian - AU

Conservative Victorian Liberal MP Ryan Smith’s resignation blindsides leader John Pesutto

Smith has been a supporter of Moira Deeming, who was forced onto the crossbench earlier this month

The New Daily

Liberal quits as discontent festers in Victorian party

Victorian Liberal Ryan Smith has announced he is leaving state parliament, citing increased discomfort with the negative tone of politics.

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Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto shrugs off UN official's comments in defence of Moira Deeming

Under-pressure Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has swatted away criticism from a top UN official about his treatment of expelled Liberal Moira Deeming, saying he was more focused on the state's budget.

The New Daily

Vic Lib John Pesutto’s party allies shrug off walk-out protest by Moira Deeming supporters

John Pesutto can unify Victoria's Liberals and is the right man to take the Coalition to the next state election, allies insist

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