View from The Hill: Even when they’re doing quite well, Liberals find a way to put their foot in it
The Victorian Liberal Party is facing internal turmoil due to ongoing controversies surrounding member Moira Deeming. Recent allegations of assault against former leader Matthew Guy have further distracted the party from its political objectives ahead of the state election.
Why it matters
Internal party infighting can significantly weaken an opposition's ability to challenge the incumbent government during election cycles.
Joel Carrett/AAP View from The Hill: Even when they’re doing quite well, Liberals find a way to put their foot in it Published: June 30, 2026 4:10am EDT https://theconversation.com/view-from-the-hill-even-when-theyre-doing-quite-well-liberals-find-a-way-to-put-their-foot-in-it-286040 https://theconversation.com/view-from-the-hill-even-when-theyre-doing-quite-well-liberals-find-a-way-to-put-their-foot-in-it-286040 Link copied Share article Share article
The framing of the article focuses on the party's inability to avoid 'damaging infighting' and uses critical language regarding their political performance.
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