# Moira Deeming drops legal case against Victorian Liberal party to avoid disendorsement

Moira Deeming has withdrawn her legal action against the Victorian Liberal Party in a last-ditch effort to prevent the party from disendorsing her as a candidate. The case stemmed from her involvement in a controversial anti-transgender rights rally. This move highlights ongoing internal tensions within the party over social issues.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/16/moira-deeming-legal-case-victorian-liberal-party-ntwnfb) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:35:12 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/17/moira-deeming-victorian-liberal-party-disendorsement-decision-ntwnfb) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:16:57 GMT