Liberal Party set to dump Moira Deeming as candidate after assault allegation
Victorian Liberal Party MP Moira Deeming faces potential deselection as a candidate for the upcoming state election. The move follows her refusal to apologize to a colleague regarding a disputed assault allegation that police found no evidence to support.
Why it matters
Internal party conflicts and candidate selection controversies can significantly impact electoral outcomes and party stability.
Moira Deeming may be removed as the top candidate on the Liberal Party ballot for the Western Metropolitan Region. ( ABC News )
The report relies on factual accounts of statements made by party officials and the police findings regarding the incident.
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