Brad Battin voted new Victorian Liberal leader as John Pesutto ousted

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Shadow Police Minister Brad Battin has been elected as the new leader of the Victorian Liberals, ousting John Pesutto in a tense leadership contest on Friday morning.

The leadership spill was sparked by growing internal tensions, including the fallout from the failed readmission vote of exiled MP Moira Deeming and her recent legal victory against Pesutto in a defamation case.

Brad Battin praised Pesutto’s dedication to the party, acknowledging his years of service, but emphasised the need for unity and a renewed focus on addressing issues such as the cost-of-living crisis and rising crime in Victoria.

Shadow Police Minister Brad Battin has successfully seized the leadership of the Victorian Liberals from John Pesutto during a dramatic party-room showdown on Friday morning. Picture: David Crosling
John Pesutto arriving at the party-room showdown on Friday morning. Photo: David Crosling.

Former tennis player Sam Groth has been named as deputy leader, further shaping the party’s new leadership team.

Pesutto, who arrived solo for the vote, expressed his commitment to the Liberal Party, stating he remains a “servant” of his colleagues. Despite recent turbulence, he emphasised the party’s goal to win the next election.

The leadership showdown, which involved multiple candidates, followed a period of heightened internal divisions and discontent over Pesutto’s handling of key issues within the party.

Source: Sky News

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