Dinesh Gourisetty

Dinesh Gourisetty is a member of the Victorian Liberal party who recently defeated Moira Deeming for a top spot on the party's upper house ballot. He is currently facing significant backlash and potential expulsion from the party due to providing a character reference for a friend convicted of sexually assaulting a child. This action has led to him being labelled a 'pedophile supporter'. The Victorian Liberal leader, Jess Wilson, has stated that Gourisetty is 'not welcome' within the party. Prior to this controversy, Gourisetty was also involved in a preselection challenge against Moira Deeming for an upper house seat, highlighting internal party tensions. His current situation is significant as it raises questions about the Liberal party's vetting processes and its stance on child sexual abuse, potentially impacting its public image and electoral prospects.