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Parties divided over purple-lid glass bins ahead of Victorian election

Councils call on the Victorian government to reconsider a mandate requiring purple-lid glass-recycling bins to be rolled out to all homes by July 2027.

Parties divided over purple-lid glass bins ahead of Victorian election

Former Liberal MP Moira Deeming has been chosen as the Family First candidate for the Western Metropolitan Region in the upcoming Victorian election. Mrs Deeming was expelled from the Liberal Party in July after refusing to apologize to her party room colleague, Matthew Guy, for accusing him of assault. No offense was found after reviewing CCTV footage, which showed Guy placing his hand on her shoulder during a conversation at a crowded community event.

She opted not to apologize and subsequently resigned from the Liberal Party. Today, Mrs Deeming announced her candidacy for the November 28 election alongside Family First national director Lyle Shelton. Shelton praised Mrs Deeming's resilience and determination, stating that she will stand up for the families of western Melbourne.

The Liberal Party appointed Roshena Campbell, the deputy lord mayor of Melbourne, as Mrs Deeming's replacement on the ballot last month.

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