Liberal Leader Admits Misspeaking After Gatecrashed Rally

Victorian Opposition leader John Pesutto leaves the Federal Court of Australia in Melbourne, on Sept. 20, 2024. AAP Image/Joel Carrett

Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto admits he misspoke following a rally outside parliament that was gatecrashed by men who performed a Nazi salute.

Pesutto gave evidence in court on Sept. 30 as his defamation trial stretched into a third week.