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Can the Victorian Liberal Party avoid falling apart again?
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- Moira Deeming accused party colleague Matthew Guy of assault, a claim which he denied and for which Victoria Police said there was no evidence.
- In the latest unedifying chapter for the Victorian Liberals, controversial MP Moira Deeming accused former leader Matthew Guy of assaulting her at a function, claiming he put her in a headlock.
- CCTV footage appeared to contradict her claims.
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Moira Deeming accused party colleague Matthew Guy of assault, a claim which he denied and for which Victoria Police said there was no evidence. (ABC News)
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In the latest unedifying chapter for the Victorian Liberals, controversial MP Moira Deeming accused former leader Matthew Guy of assaulting her at a function, claiming he put her in a headlock.
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