Support and endorsement withdrawn over offensive comments about Indigenous Australians and a youth basketball player.
The Victorian Liberal Party has withdrawn its support for Williamstown candidate Paul Lindemann following the revelation of offensive comments about Indigenous Australians and allegations he mocked a youth basketball player.
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The Victorian Liberal Party has dumped Williamstown candidate Paul Lindemann over offensive comments it says he made about Indigenous Australians.
In a statement, the party says it has withdrawn its support and endorsement of Mr Lindemann over views he expressed, which had recently come to light.
"These comments are offensive, unacceptable and inconsistent with the values and standards expected of Liberal candidates," the statement says.
The party was not previously aware of Mr Lindemann's comments, the statement says.
Yesterday One Nation dumped former Preston candidate Franco Guardiani over comments he made about Hitler.
The seat of Williamstown has been held by Minister for Jobs Melissa Horne since 2018, and has been won by Labor at almost every election since 1889 on very safe margins.
The former dockyard town is now one of the wealthier seats in the state.
Earlier today, Sport Minister Steve Dimopoulos said Opposition Leader Jess Wilson should dump Mr Lindemann over allegations he insulted and mocked a young basketball player while coaching the Bay City Lakers.
In a statement, Mr Lindemann apologised for his actions and acknowledged he should have "handled the situation differently".
The ABC has attempted to contact Mr Lindemann for comment.
Victorians are set to head to the polls on November 28.
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