Victorian Liberal Party Unanimously Disendorses MP Moira Deeming

The Victorian Liberal Party state executive voted unanimously on July 17, 2026, to disendorse Moira Deeming as a candidate for the November state election. The decision followed Deeming's failure to apologize for allegations that former party leader Matthew Guy had violently grabbed her in a headlock during a May community function. Victoria Police cleared Guy after reviewing CCTV footage, which showed him placing a hand on Deeming's upper back; Deeming later claimed she had misunderstood the meaning of the term headlock.

On July 15, Deeming withdrew a Supreme Court challenge against party president Brian Loughnane that had previously blocked the state executive from meeting to determine her candidacy. Despite submitting a 12-page mediation proposal to the party, Deeming remained expected to be removed due to a lack of internal support. Deeming had also previously filed a defamation lawsuit against former leader John Pesutto.

Opposition Leader Jess Wilson stated the matter is now concluded and that the party is focused on delivering a fresh start for Victoria in November to challenge the Labor government. While Deeming will complete her current term representing the Western Metropolitan region, she is barred from recontesting under the Liberal banner.