Australia news live: Deeming lodges legal suit against Victorian Liberal president; blizzard brings snow to NSW and Victorian alps
Summary
Victorian MP Moira Deeming has started a legal case against the Victorian Liberal Party president after she accused another party member, Matthew Guy, of assault. Police investigated and did not find any offence, but Deeming has refused to apologize and is set to appear before her party’s executive meeting for a decision on her future.Key Facts
- Moira Deeming is a member of the Victorian Parliament.
- She accused fellow Liberal Party member Matthew Guy of putting her in a “headlock” at an event on May 23.
- Victoria police investigated the claim and found no offence took place.
- Matthew Guy has asked Deeming to publicly apologize.
- Deeming says she misunderstood the meaning of “headlock” and won’t apologize.
- Deeming has filed a legal suit against Brian Loughnane, Victorian Liberal president, to be heard in the Supreme Court.
- The Victorian Liberal Party plans to meet to decide whether Deeming will remain a candidate.
- Deeming’s lawyer states her complaint was made honestly and as a last resort.
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