Coup Attempt for Victoria Opposition Leadership Fails

Leader of the Liberal Party Michael O'Brien arrives during the State Commemoration for the 10 year anniversary of the 2009 Victorian bushfires in Melbourne, Australia, on Feb. 4, 2019. Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images

A bid to overthrow Victorian Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien has failed.

A motion to bring on a leadership vote was defeated 22-9 to in a party room meeting at state parliament on Tuesday morning.