Victorian opposition leader moves to expel MP involved in anti-trans protest attended by neo-Nazis

John Pesutto says Moira Deeming’s position is ‘untenable’ and he will ask the Liberal party room to expel her

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Victoria’s opposition leader will seek to expel controversial MP Moira Deeming from the Liberal party room due to her involvement in an anti-trans protest attended by a neo-Nazi group.

The Liberal leader, John Pesutto, released a statement on Sunday night confirming he had met with Deeming to inform her he will move a motion to expel her from the parliamentary Liberal party.

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