Liberal candidate denies law firm’s claims of bullying and using staff to pursue political ambitions

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Nino Bucci and Benita KolovosDecember 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM

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Grant Hutchinson, the Liberal candidate for the Victorian seat of Croydon, is currently engaged in a legal dispute with his law firm. Current and former partners of the firm allege that Hutchinson bullied staff and misused company resources to advance his political aspirations. Hutchinson denies these allegations. He was preselected for the seat of Croydon, a marginal electorate in Melbourne's east, in the past month. The outcome of the 2026 election will likely depend on the performance of candidates in outer suburban seats like Croydon. The legal battle is ongoing.

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Croydon ×240% Victorian Liberal Party 50% Grant Hutchinson ×280%

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