The Liberal Party in Victoria has accused the electoral commission of “serious, deliberate and unprecedented” interference in the state's election.
The investigation had been escalated by the VEC to the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission on Wednesday"for further investigation".
“It is the party’s view that these actions constitute a serious, deliberate and unprecedented interference in the Victorian state election,” the statement said. Love news? Stream 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 A statement released on Friday from State Director Sam McQuestin said lawyers for the Victorian Liberal Party have issued a “cease and desist” notice to the VEC. Picture: Richard Jupe
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