9 d. ago Jess Wilson appoints herself shadow treasurer, dumps Riordan and promotes key backer

Read the full list of winners and losers in the new opposition leader’s reshuffled shadow cabinet.

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2 w. ago Cold sores are more popular than the Liberals. But Jess Wilson can change that

The state opposition being led by a young mum with three years’ experience may not be to everyone’s liking, but it might be exactly what the party needs.

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2 w. ago It might look funny, but the Liberals’ latest episode of Groundhog Day is no laughing matter

The Victorian Liberal Party’s new leader, Jess Wilson, has challenges ahead: to unite the party and build a strong attack against Labor.

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2 w. ago As it happened: Wells says latest Triple Zero death will be fully investigated; UN approves Trump’s Gaza peace plan; Jess Wilson makes history as first female Victorian Liberal leader

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3 w. ago Jess Wilson becomes Victoria’s first female Liberal leader after Battin ousted in spill

Victoria's opposition leader Brad Battin has been ousted in a leadership spill, with Jess Wilson emerging as the first female Liberal leader in the state's history.

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3 w. ago As history beckons, Wilson’s moderate appeal will force Labor to sharpen its attack

The new Liberal leader guarantees Victoria its first popularly elected female premier in 2026. Jess Wilson’s youth, ideology and financial credentials make her a formidable foe for Jacinta Allan.

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3 w. ago Victorian Liberal leadership spill as it happened: Jess Wilson, 35, becomes new opposition leader, first woman to lead state branch

Brad Battin has lost a leadership challenge less than a year into his tenure as Victorian opposition leader, and a little more than 12 months out from the state election.

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3 w. ago Victorian Liberal leadership spill LIVE: Jess Wilson targets debt, economy in first question time as libs leader

Brad Battin has lost a leadership challenge less than a year into his tenure as Victorian opposition leader, and a little more than 12 months out from the state election.

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3 w. ago Victorian Liberal leadership spill LIVE: Jess Wilson takes questions after beating Brad Battin to become leader

Brad Battin has lost a leadership challenge less than a year into his tenure as Victorian opposition leader, and a little more than 12 months out from the state election.

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3 w. ago Victorian Liberal leadership spill LIVE: Jess Wilson takes over state party as Brad Battin accepts defeat

Brad Battin has lost a leadership challenge less than a year into his tenure as Victorian opposition leader, and a little more than 12 months out from the state election.

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Wells says latest Triple Zero death will be fully investigated; UN approves Trump’s Gaza peace plan; Jess Wilson makes history as first female Victorian Liberal leader

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3 w. ago Who is Jess Wilson? The Millennial MP who overthrew Brad Battin

Wilson grew up steeped in politics but has made her own way as an MP praised for her energy and efficiency in mastering the education and treasury portfolios.

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3 w. ago Victorian Liberal leadership spill LIVE: Jess Wilson to take over state party as Brad Battin accepts defeat

Brad Battin has lost a leadership challenge less than a year into his tenure as Victorian opposition leader, and a little more than 12 months out from the state election.

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3 w. ago Brad Battin ousted as Victorian Opposition Leader in leadership spill

Brad Battin conceded defeat following a short party room meeting today and confirmed the vote "didn't go my way" when fronting media.

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3 w. ago Victorian Liberals leadership spill LIVE: Jess Wilson challenges Brad Battin

Brad Battin is facing a leadership challenge less than a year into his tenure as Victorian opposition leader, and a little more than 12 months out from the state election.

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3 w. ago Jess Wilson: The standout performer ready to make race for premier an all

Wilson grew up steeped in politics but has made her own way as an MP praised for her energy and efficiency in mastering the education and treasury portfolios.

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