
Brad Battin has been elected as the new Victorian Opposition Leader following the ousting of John Pesutto.
John Pesutto was removed from his leadership position after internal party tensions reached a breaking point.
Battin’s victory signals a shift in direction for the Victorian Liberal Party as it seeks to rebuild.
The leadership change comes amid criticism of the party’s performance in recent elections.
Battin pledged to unite the party and strengthen its appeal to Victorian voters in his first statement as leader.
Pesutto’s removal has sparked mixed reactions within the party, with some members expressing disappointment over his departure.