‘Are we frustrated? Yes. Surprised? No’: how Victorian Liberal moderates’ plan to oust Moira Deeming went horribly wrong

Jess Wilson tried to create a united front – and it worked for a minute. But they just couldn’t help themselves Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For months, a plan has been under way by moderates within the Victorian Liberal party to dislodge a group of conservative women…

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Jess Wilson tried to create a united front – and it worked for a minute.
• But they just couldn’t help themselves Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For months, a plan has been under way by…
• While they failed to move Bev McArthur and Renee Heath, and Ann-Marie Hermans held on in the second spot, they did claim one major victory by ousting Moira Deeming – by far the most high-profile of…
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Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• Jess Wilson tried to create a united front – and it worked for a minute.
• But they just couldn’t help themselves Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast For months, a plan has been under way by…
• While they failed to move Bev McArthur and Renee Heath, and Ann-Marie Hermans held on in the second spot, they did claim one major victory by ousting Moira Deeming – by far the most high-profile of…
• Continue reading...

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Jess Wilson tried to create a united front – and it worked for a minute.
• But they just couldn’t help themselves Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast For months, a plan has been under way by…
• While they failed to move Bev McArthur and Renee Heath, and Ann-Marie Hermans held on in the second spot, they did claim one major victory by ousting Moira Deeming – by far the most high-profile of…