November state election

The Victorian Liberal Party is currently embroiled in internal conflict surrounding the preselection process for the upcoming state election, specifically concerning Moira Deeming. Deeming, a conservative figure within the party, is at the center of a dispute between moderate and conservative factions. Recent news highlights a potential 'stitch up' claim after a preselection bungle deemed the initial winner ineligible, leading to a rerun with a very short nomination window of only 36 hours. This has frustrated moderate members who had been planning to oust Deeming and other conservative women from top positions on the Liberal ticket. The situation is newsworthy due to the internal divisions it exposes within the Victorian Liberal Party and its potential impact on the party's chances in the upcoming state election. The outcome of Deeming's preselection will likely influence the party's direction and appeal to voters.