# Liberals Drop Deeming Amid Election Drama | Perth News

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Published: 2026-07-17T18:18:58+00:00
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The Victorian Liberals have dumped Moira Deeming as their November election candidate after she refused to apologize for falsely accusing Matthew Guy of a physical altercation — a claim she later admitted was based on a misunderstanding of what a headlock is. Despite the controversy, election analyst Ben Raue says the party’s unanimous decision to disendorse her signals unity, not division. The real challenge for the Liberals? Winning back voters after 12 years of Labor rule in Victoria — a state historically biased toward Labor, making coalition governments rare. Deeming will finish her term but can’t run again under the Liberals. Opposition leader Jess Wilson is now pivoting to focus on policy and voter priorities, as the party braces for a tough fight against Labor — and keeps an eye on rising rivals like One Nation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/66fe007769ef04bd

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