Victorian Liberal party in turmoil as MP denies colleague’s accusations of assault

<p>Police confirm they are investigating as sources close to accused MP say he vehemently denies the allegations and is considering legal action</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/25/australia-politics-live-aemo-power-grid-teal-independent-labor-coalition-question-time-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-pauline-hanson-one-nation-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>A female Victorian Liberal MP has accused a member of her party room of assaulting her at a community event, throwing the party into turmoil just five months out from the state election.</p><p>Sources close to the accused MP said he vehemently denies the allegation and is considering a defamation legal action against his colleague.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/25/victorian-liberal-mp-assault-allegation-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>