Controversial Victorian MP Moira Deeming denies plans to sue the Victorian Liberal Party, saying she only 'contemplated' legal assistance in the form of mediation to settle the conditions of her nine-month suspension.
Ms Deeming was suspended for nine months over her involvement with an anti-trans rights rally organised by activists who, Mr Pesutto alleged, were associated with neo-Nazis.
"I have advised my lawyers to prepare a legal challenge over my suspension, because I believe that we need to come together as colleagues and have a do-over meeting," Ms Deeming said in Thursday's letter.In a statement released this morning, Ms Deeming said she has only "contemplated" legal assistance in the form of mediation to help her negotiate the conditions of her nine month suspension.
"I only contemplated legal assistance as a way of helping me negotiate to settle the conditions of my suspension and to see what was agreed to in the party room in March [was] honoured."She said others acting on her behalf have failed to resolve the issue with the Liberal leadership team. Speaking on Friday, Mr Pesutto said while expulsion was "a very serious thing", it was "on the table"."We want to reform the party. We want an inclusive, welcoming party that's focused on being a good opposition and holding a corrupt government to account. We can't do that if we're constantly distracted by one issue or another."
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