Thursday, 2 April 2026

 Bev McARTHUR (Western Victoria) (09:51): Last weekend in Geelong I had the privilege of being reselected as the Liberal Party’s number one candidate for Western Victoria Region by the vast majority of delegates. Graham Watt was elected as our second candidate. It was a clear yes to experience and conviction, and I thank delegates for their endorsements. With purpose and vigour we will lead our local team to the next election and hold the worst state government in the nation to account. We will stand up for the forgotten farmers, families and country Victorians, and I thank leader Jess Wilson and outgoing colleague Joe McCracken for their support. With the backing of the Victorian people, Jess and I and our team are determined to form and lead a government that restores hope and opportunity.