Brad Battin replaces John Pesutto as Victorian Liberal Party leader, Moira Deeming returns
Moira Deeming says she is 'delighted' to be back in the Victorian Liberal parliamentary partyroom, revealing John Pesutto apologised and shook her hand when she entered.
Welcome to The Australian's live coverage of the Victorian Liberal Party meeting, which has resulted in Brad Battin replacing John Pesutto as leader.
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