New Victoria Liberal Leader Vows Unity, Support for Police and Jewish Community

The former police minister will talk to all his members of parliament in coming days in order to get them all on the same page heading into 2026 state election.

New Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin (2nd right) speaks too media alongside (L-R) Victorian Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Evan Mulholland, Victorian Shadow Treasurer David Davis and Victorian Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Events Sam Groth following a Victorian Liberals Party Meeting at Parliament House in Melbourne on Dec. 27, 2024. AAP Image/Joel Carrett

Newly-minted Victoria Liberal leader Brad Battin believes he is the man to unite a deeply divided party room, and will spend the coming weeks trying to iron out any differences.

The former police officer made the comments to The Epoch Times at the Pillars of Light Festival at Melbourne’s Federal Square on Dec. 29.