Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming’s political future is in doubt after she is set to be deselected as a Liberal candidate for the November state election. Multiple reports say the party’s internal process turns on her refusal to apologise to party colleague Matthew Guy following an assault allegation she made. Media outlets also report that Deeming is engaged in a court dispute connected to the same matter, launching legal action ahead of a meeting expected to determine her fate. The Guardian reports that Deeming files an 11th-hour court challenge against Victorian Liberal party state president Brian Loughnane, with the case listed to be heard in the Supreme Court of Victoria on Friday. Additional coverage says Deeming apologises to constituents while the legal challenge continues, framing the apology as part of the broader effort to manage fallout and retain her candidacy. Overall, the reports describe an escalating internal Liberal Party dispute involving an assault allegation, calls for an apology, a forthcoming decision by party officials, and concurrent legal action.