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Expelled MP Wins Defamation Case Against Liberal Leader Over ‘Nazi’ Comments

Moira Deeming was expelled from the Liberal Party of Victoria after she was accused of being linked to neo-Nazis.
Expelled MP Wins Defamation Case Against Liberal Leader Over ‘Nazi’ Comments
Independent MP Moira Deeming (centre) speaks to media outside the Federal Court of Australia in Melbourne, Australia on Dec. 12, 2024. AAP Image/Joel Carrett
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
12/11/2024|Updated: 12/11/2024
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Expelled Liberal MP Moira Deeming has won her defamation case against Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto and has been awarded $300,000 (US$191,000) in damages.

Justice David O'Callaghan handed down his judgement in the Federal Court of Australia on Dec. 12.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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