Brad Battin and Richard Riordan make up contenders in three-way contest after Ryan Smith withdraws
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Three candidates are vying to take over the leadership of the Victorian Liberals after its crushing loss in the state election, including the moderates’ great hope John Pesutto, who has reclaimed the seat of Hawthorn for the party.
Pesutto is likely to ramp up efforts to win over his colleagues in the coming days, after a tight race against teal independent candidate, Melissa Lowe, who on Wednesday congratulated the former shadow attorney general on his successful campaign.
Continue reading…Brad Battin and Richard Riordan make up contenders in three-way contest after Ryan Smith withdrawsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThree candidates are vying to take over the leadership of the Victorian Liberals after its crushing loss in the state election, including the moderates’ great hope John Pesutto, who has reclaimed the seat of Hawthorn for the party.Pesutto is likely to ramp up efforts to win over his colleagues in the coming days, after a tight race against teal independent candidate, Melissa Lowe, who on Wednesday congratulated the former shadow attorney general on his successful campaign.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…