Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto faces defamation lawsuit from former MP Moira Deeming over alleged derogatory remarks at a rally.

Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto is facing a defamation lawsuit from former MP Moira Deeming. She claims Pesutto made derogatory remarks regarding her attendance at a March 2023 rally that was disrupted by neo-Nazis, accusing him of acting for political gain. The case, with a verdict expected in 2024, could significantly impact Pesutto's leadership within the party amid ongoing political tensions.