Spill or no spill, Victoria’s Liberal party can agree on one thing: no more messiahs

As discontent with leader John Pesutto rises, the fractured party is casting around for a replacement that will unite them

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By all accounts, the Victorian Liberals are heading for another leadership spill. But true to form, the party room is divided over the details.

Following a month of discipline during the federal byelection in the seat of Dunkley, the disunity returned on Sunday as the state opposition leader, John Pesutto, announced two of his most senior staff had left his office.

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