Victorian Liberal Party to Decide Future of Controversial MP Moira Deeming
Quick Look
- The Victorian Liberal Party's state executive will meet to discuss the future of MP Moira Deeming, following allegations she made against MP Matthew Guy.
- Victoria Police dismissed Deeming's complaint about Guy putting her in a headlock.
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Why It Matters
Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson is expected to ask for MP Moira Deeming's top candidate position to be revoked. This follows an incident where Deeming alleged MP Matthew Guy put her in a headlock, a complaint later dismissed by police.
Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson says the state executive of the Liberal Party will meet to consider the future of controversial MP Moira Deeming ahead of the upcoming election.
Yesterday, the ABC reported it was expected Ms Wilson would ask to have Ms Deeming's position as the top candidate on the Liberal Party ballot for the Western Metropolitan Region revoked.
Ms Wilson released a brief statement on Wednesday, saying she would not comment further "until the matter is resolved".
"Victorians are relying on my team to change the direction of this state. I am determined to not let them down," Ms Wilson said.
Earlier this month, Ms Deeming alleged fellow MP Matthew Guy put her in a headlock at a community event they both attended, making a police report.
Victoria Police dismissed her complaint after reviewing CCTV footage of the interaction.
Mr Guy strongly denied the allegations and demanded an apology from Ms Deeming, threatening legal action over the claim.
Ms Deeming's lawyer on Monday said the MP accepted "she misunderstood the technical meaning of the term 'headlock'", but maintained the word had been used in good faith and said she would not apologise.
The Victorian state election is set to be held on November 28.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Moira Deeming's candidacy for the Western Metropolitan Region will be revoked.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will Deeming's position be revoked?
- What will be the outcome of the party meeting?
- Will legal action be pursued?
