Moira Deeming launches lawsuit against Victorian Liberal president as party meets to decide her future
Summary
Liberal MP Moira Deeming has filed a court case against her party’s state president, Brian Loughnane, just before a meeting to decide whether she can run in the upcoming election. The case follows an assault allegation she made against fellow Liberal MP Matthew Guy, which police found to have no evidence.Key Facts
- Moira Deeming is a Liberal MP in Victoria, Australia.
- She accused Matthew Guy of assaulting her by putting her in a headlock at a gala dinner on May 23.
- Victoria Police investigated and found no offence occurred.
- Matthew Guy denies the claim and has asked Deeming to apologize publicly.
- Deeming says she misunderstood "headlock" but refuses to apologize.
- Deeming lodged a legal challenge against the party’s state president before a meeting on her candidacy.
- The Liberal party will meet to decide if Deeming can be a candidate in the November 28 state election.
- Political leaders and commentators say the dispute is harming the party’s image and unity.
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