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11.04pm BST
Now with the main leadership spill done and dusted in the Victorian Liberal party, attention has now turned to the deputy gig. There are a couple of possibilities, I’ll bring you all the updates as they come.
3 candidates in the fight for Deputy gig inside LibHQ.
Standby..
. @michaelobrienmp did not contest the ballot. He has been ousted as leader after almost 3 years. @10NewsFirstMelb #springst
11.03pm BST
“As much as I want to be hopeful about this summit, which the Government is claiming is its platform for change on women’s issues, unfortunately in the background, actions are still proving they don’t get it.”
– @TamePunk, Australian of the Year; survivor of child sexual abuse