Moira Deeming's Surprising Comeback: Winning the Tough Internal Battle for State Liberal Party's Victorian Upper-House Ticket
A state Liberal MP who had previously been expelled from the party has made a surprising return by winning a tough internal battle. Moira Deeming secured the top spot on the party's Victorian upper-house ticket for the Western Metropolitan Region after other candidates withdrew. She had initially dropped out when businessman Dinesh Gourisetty was chosen over her but had to step aside due to controversy. Deeming was the only remaining nominee and thanked her supporters, including state Liberal leader Jess Wilson, vowing to expose Labor's actions before the upcoming election. She has been a controversial figure, having been suspended and expelled from the party in the past. Despite the challenges, she has been welcomed back and is now representing Melbourne's western suburbs. The state Liberals' administrative committee agreed to lend money to settle a legal dispute involving Deeming and another party member.