June
Liberal Party membership plummets in Dan Andrews’ Victoria
The membership lists are closely guarded secrets, but the annual general meetings are providing a rare glimpse into the exodus inside the Victorian Libs.
Kennett calls for Victorian Liberals clear-out
Former Victorian Liberal premier Jeff Kennett made the comments at a private event on Thursday night and said the Coalition could not win next year’s election.
‘Bunch of losers’: What Victorian Liberals think about their party
The chasm inside the Victorian Liberal Party has grown so big, some fear a one-party state will emerge from all the chaos.
May
Vic Liberal turmoil deepens: Deeming fires legal missive at president
Moira Deeming’s lawyer told Liberal Party president Philip Davis he should keep records of all fundraising towards keeping former leader John Pesutto from bankruptcy, escalating a legal dispute.
No Liberal lifeline for Pesutto as bankruptcy threat enters red zone
Victorian Liberals’ administrative committee will not convene a special meeting to consider bailing out former leader John Pesutto for a huge defamation bill.
Budget reply shows Libs have no plan for Victoria’s debt: economists
In a fiery address to parliament, shadow treasurer James Newbury described Victoria as a “run down state” with the highest taxes and biggest level of debt.
$3.7b GST windfall can’t save Vic budget
Treasurer Jaclyn Symes has confirmed that she will use a $3.7 billion GST windfall to pay for cost-of-living relief instead of banking it to repair the budget.
February
Meet the car salesman Werribee voters turned to instead of Labor
Paul Hopper, the independent candidate at the Werribee byelection, says the Allan government must divert funds to improve services in Melbourne’s west.
Byelection result could force Labor to splash cash in Melbourne’s west
Voters have lashed Premier Jacinta Allan’s government in Werribee and look to have dumped the Greens in the inner-city seat of Prahran.
Allan concedes safe Labor seat ‘on a knife edge’
Labor was ahead – just – in the Victorian state seat of Werribee which it has held since 1979 with half of votes counted in an important byelection.
Victoria turns into ground zero for Labor
Why a state byelection has Anthony Albanese biting his fingernails. The west Melbourne seat is being treated by both sides as a litmus test for the change in the national mood.
Chapel Street will reveal Dutton’s chances in Victoria
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will be watching the Prahran byelection closely as the federal Liberals look to win back key seats in inner Melbourne.
January
Acting Vic premier takes swipe at Pallas over $73k trip to Europe
Documents reveal former treasurer Tim Pallas billed taxpayers nearly $73,000 for a 16-day trip to Europe just two months before he resigned.
Dutton declares Libs ‘back in town’ in Victoria
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made it clear he believes the Victorian Liberal Party is stronger with Brad Battin, a fellow ex-police offer, in charge.
Battin vows to scrap electricity commission, names shadow cabinet
Victorian opposition leader Brad Battin has promoted Liberal MPs who supported him to replace John Pesutto and flagged plans to cut taxes and government waste.
December 2024
Vic Libs get new leader; ASX extends advance; Nissan merger ‘terrible’
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Brad Battin wins Victorian Liberal leadership with all-male team
Jess Wilson and Chris Crewther lost in a vote to replace John Pesutto on Friday morning as the Liberal Party voted in an all-male leadership team while much of Victoria was engulfed in bushfires.
Former cop Brad Battin to challenge for Victorian Liberal leadership
A spill vote against embattled Opposition Leader John Pesutto is slated for Friday, but a ballot will first decide if absent MPs can vote remotely.
May 2023
Victorian Liberals prepare to expel MP to see off Dutton takeover
Peter Dutton has not ruled out intervening in an escalating row over the suspension of MP Moira Deeming.
February 2023
Victorian Liberals question Voice after listening to their ‘gut’
Senior Liberals in Victoria including opposition leader John Pesutto say there is not enough information available for them to lend support to the Voice.