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Moira Deeming Seeks Liberal Preselection Amid Growing Competition

3/29/2026

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Moira Deeming, a member of the Victorian Liberal Party, will compete in a preselection for upper house seats on March 29, 2026, with about 70 delegates and results by 3 PM.
She faces challenges from Dinesh Gourisetty and Trung Luu, among others.
Deeming was expelled from the Victorian Liberal Party in 2023 over abortion and transgender rights.
Conservatives such as Tony Abbott support Deeming.
Gourisetty's backing grows.

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Story summary

Moira Deeming, a member of the Victorian Liberal Party, will compete in a preselection for upper house seats on March 29, 2026, with about 70 delegates and results by 3 PM.
She faces challenges from Dinesh Gourisetty and Trung Luu, among others.
Deeming was expelled from the Victorian Liberal Party in 2023 over abortion and transgender rights.
Conservatives such as Tony Abbott support Deeming.
Gourisetty's backing grows.