VP
Victorian Liberal Party
Organization Political PartyVictorian Liberal Party faces internal strife: preselection battles, candidate controversies, and One Nation threat.
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The Victorian Liberal Party, a major political force in Victoria, Australia, is currently grappling with significant internal challenges. Recent news highlights preselection battles, particularly surrounding Moira Deeming and Dinesh Gourisetty, revealing deep divisions between moderate and conservative factions. Gourisetty's subsequent controversy involving a character reference for a sex offender further destabilized the party. These internal conflicts are compounded by external pressures, notably the rising threat from One Nation, which is vying for the same voter base. The party, led by Jess Wilson, is under pressure to address these issues as it heads into the state election. The party's dysfunction is seen as a major obstacle to winning government, potentially overshadowing the advantages of a new leader and a perceived weakness in the opposing Labor party. Allegations of bullying against another Liberal candidate add to the party's woes.
Last updated: May 3, 2026
Recent Coverage
‘Are we frustrated? Yes. Surprised? No’: how Victorian Liberal moderates’ plan to oust Moira Deeming went horribly wrong
Victorian Liberal who defeated Moira Deeming to be dumped by party over character reference for sex offender
D-day for Moira Deeming as she faces preselection challenge for Victorian Liberal seat
Polls, preferences, potential defections: can Victoria’s Liberal party ward off the rising threat of One Nation?
With a new leader and tired opponent, this should be the Victorian Liberals’ year – if not for self-inflicted wounds
‘Won’t go down without a fight’: Moira Deeming among Victorian Liberal MPs facing preselection challenge
