Liberal Party selects Roshena Campbell to replace Moira Deeming on Victorian state election ballot
Roshena Campbell has been selected by the Victorian Liberal Party to replace Moira Deeming as its candidate for the Western Metropolitan Region in the upcoming state election. Campbell, currently Melbourne's deputy lord mayor, beat out incumbent MP Trung Luu for the top spot on the ballot. This change follows the revocation of Deeming's candidacy due to an assault allegation.
Why it matters
This political reshuffle impacts the Liberal Party's strategy and candidate lineup for the Victorian state election, potentially influencing electoral outcomes and the future composition of the state parliament. It also highlights internal party dynamics and candidate selection processes.
Roshena Campbell will replace Moira Deeming on the Liberal Party ticket. ( ABC News: Danielle Bonica )
The Victorian Liberal Party has selected former federal candidate Roshena Campbell to replace Moira Deeming as its candidate in the Western Metropolitan Region.
Ms Campbell currently serves as Melbourne's deputy lord mayor, and beat out current MP Trung Luu for the top spot on the ballot.
The change comes following Ms Deeming's candidacy being revoked by the Liberal Party following an assault allegation.
Link copied Share Share article Melbourne's deputy lord mayor, Roshena Campbell, is almost guaranteed a seat in the Victorian Parliament after being chosen to replace Moira Deeming on the Liberal Party ticket.
The party's state executive last night selected Ms Campbell, a barrister, to run on the top of the Liberal ballot for the upper house in the Western Metropolitan Region this November.
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