Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming alleged assault by colleague Matthew Guy. Police concluded their investigation, finding "no offence detected." Guy denies the claims and is considering defamation action.
The conclusion of the police investigation into an alleged assault between two prominent Victorian Liberal MPs, Moira Deeming and Matthew Guy, removes a significant point of internal turmoil for the party just months before a state election, while Guy's potential defamation action introduces a new legal dimension.
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming alleged that her colleague, Matthew Guy, assaulted her at a Macedonian community event on May 23. Deeming reported the incident to Victoria Police on June 16.
Following a thorough investigation, police announced on Thursday that "no offence detected" and that they had engaged with Deeming. Guy, who is the opposition's public transport spokesperson, vehemently denied the allegations and stated he was considering defamation legal action against Deeming.
Opposition leader Jess Wilson had previously declined to comment on the allegations while the investigation was ongoing, stating that the parties involved deserved due process, the presumption of innocence, and privacy. Wilson reiterated her focus on issues important to Victorians ahead of the state election in November. The incident has caused turmoil within the Liberal party ahead of the election.
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