State parliament news.

Moira Deeming won the top spot on the Liberal upper-house ticket.

In short:

Moira Deeming won preselection for the Liberal Party's upper-house ticket.

She was endorsed after other candidates withdrew.

Mrs Deeming dropped her candidacy after the party favored Dinesh Gourisetty.

Moira Deeming secured the top spot on the Liberal upper-house ticket.

Mrs Deeming secured preselection after other candidates withdrew.

She dropped her candidacy after the party overlooked her for Dinesh Gourisetty.

Dinesh Gourisetty stepped aside after a character reference issue.

Mrs Deeming was the only eligible nominee.

Mrs Deeming thanked supporters and looked forward to the election.

She will work to restore good governance to Victoria.

Moira Deeming has made headlines since 2022.

Moira Deeming and John Pesutto were in a legal battle.

The former teacher was suspended after attending a rally.

She was expelled after threatening legal action against John Pesutto.

John Pesutto defamed her and had to pay $2.3 million.

Mrs Deeming was welcomed back into the party in December 2024.

She offered to defer Mr Pesutto's legal bill for conditions.

The party lent Mr Pesutto $1.55 million to settle his debt.

The loan prompted a legal challenge from breakaway Liberals.

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