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Moira Deeming, John Pesutto defamation case LIVE updates: Secret recording set to be played as trial continues in Federal Court
Follow our live coverage of day two of ousted Victorian Liberal member Moira Deeming’s Federal Court defamation trial against Opposition Leader John Pesutto.
- by Cassandra Morgan, Rachel Eddie and Annika Smethurst
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Secret recording of meeting between Liberal leaders and Deeming to be played in court
Moira Deeming’s lawyer claims the recording of the meeting would show Opposition Leader John Pesutto had given false statements.
- by Rachel Eddie
Moira Deeming first to be grilled in high-stakes legal battle with John Pesutto
The defamation trial could be uncomfortable viewing for the Liberal Party with John Pesutto, Moira Deeming and a list of senior state MPs expected to take the stand, both for and against their leader.
- by Rachel Eddie and Annika Smethurst
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‘Abbott even told me he’d sue’: Deeming texts on support from senior Liberals
Hundreds of texts and emails from Moira Deeming show the behind-the-scenes support she says she had from senior federal Liberals and party elders.
- by Rachel Eddie
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‘Terrify them’: Text trove reveals Credlin’s secret advice to Deeming
A trove of text messages and emails has emerged highlighting the close relationship between maverick MP Moira Deeming and political commentator Peta Credlin.
- by Rachel Eddie
A Kevin Rudd moment for the Libs? State party members not happy at candidate swap
Turns out the Liberals in Victoria have found an entirely new way to tear themselves apart.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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John Pesutto within striking distance as state’s preferred premier
Labor’s primary vote remains stubbornly stuck behind the Coalition, as Pesutto moves within one point of Allan as preferred leader.
- by Annika Smethurst
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The Liberal Party is going to war with itself in court, and the only winner will be Jacinta Allan
Some Liberal MPs think they can win the Deeming trial. But it’s naive to think you can control the message when your court rival is out to destroy your credibility.
- by Annika Smethurst
Here and there: Why Peta Credlin was name checked in two separate defamation trials
Defamation trials keep drawing in bystanders who have little relevance to the central case.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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The more-than-Dan dilemma: Allan has to convince voters and colleagues, quickly
Labor, the Liberal Party and the Nationals are all facing their own set of problems. With half a term left before Victorians return to the polls, the race to clean house is well and truly on.
- by Annika Smethurst
Party favour: Matt Bach’s 48-hour commute for one hour in court
A former Liberal MP’s return to Melbourne to give evidence for old boss John Pesutto comes with maximum inconvenience.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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