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Victorian Liberal powerbroker Marcus Bastiaan resigns from party following branch stacking allegations – ABC News
Victorian Liberal powerbroker and former vice-president Marcus Bastiaan resigns from the party following Channel Nine reports about alleged branch stacking, saying the ongoing leaking of old material is an “unnecessary distraction”.
Victorian Liberal powerbroker and former vice-president Marcus Bastiaan has resigned from the party following Channel Nine reports about alleged branch stacking.
Key points:
- Secret recordings involving Mr Bastiaan were broadcast by 60 Minutes
- Mr Bastiaan says he denies allegations of branch-stacking
- He says the leaking of historic material is a distraction for the party
The Nine reports alleged he directed taxpayer-funded electorate officers to recruit party …
