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Victoria’s Liberal Party may see a leadership change as Brad Battin steps down, potentially making Jess Wilson its first female leader.
Victoria’s Liberal Party is facing a potential leadership spill with Opposition Leader Brad Battin expected to step down after losing support from within the party room, paving the way for Kew MP Jess Wilson to potentially become the first female leader of the Victorian Liberals.
Internal divisions, declining poll numbers, and factional tensions have intensified since Labor’s 2022 victory, with a recent reshuffle and public disputes contributing to instability.
A leadership vote could occur as early as Tuesday, marking the fifth leadership change since September 2021.
The coalition must gain at least 17 seats in the 2026 state election to form government.
The turmoil coincides with growing pressure on federal Liberal leader Sussan Ley following the party’s formal abandonment of its net-zero emissions target.
El Partido Liberal de Victoria puede ver un cambio de liderazgo a medida que Brad Battin dimite, lo que podría hacer que Jess Wilson sea su primera líder femenina.