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Victorian MP says she misunderstood meaning of 'headlock' in assault allegation

ABC Australia · Jun 29, 2026, 3:03 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Moira Deeming says she will not apologise.
  • Victorian MP Moira Deeming has released a statement through her lawyer seeking to "correct the public record".
  • It follows the MP's allegations against fellow party room member Matthew Guy, who she claimed assaulted her at a community event.

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Moira Deeming says she will not apologise. (AAP: Diego Fedele)

Victorian MP Moira Deeming has released a statement through her lawyer seeking to "correct the public record".

It follows the MP's allegations against fellow party room member Matthew Guy, who she claimed assaulted her at a community event.

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