Embattled MP Moira Deeming resigns from Victorian Liberal Party
Moira Deeming has resigned from the Victorian Liberal Party to sit as an independent MP following weeks of internal conflict. Her departure comes after the party revoked her candidacy for the upcoming state election.
Why it matters
This resignation highlights ongoing political instability within the Victorian Liberal Party and impacts the composition of the state's crossbench.
Moira Deeming says she will continue to represent her electorate as an independent after leaving the Liberal Party. ( AAP: James Ross )
MP Moira Deeming has resigned from the parliamentary Liberal Party.
The Member for Western Metropolitan Region had her candidacy for the upcoming state election revoked by the party earlier this month.
Mrs Deeming says she will remain in parliament as an independent MP.
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In a statement posted to social media, Mrs Deeming said she would sit with the crossbench as an independent MP.
"My focus has always been, and will continue to be, on representing the needs and concerns of everyday Australians," the statement said.
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