Daily London
Battin conceded defeat following a short party room meeting today and confirmed the vote “didn’t go my way” when fronting media.
“The Victorian Liberal Party need to make sure that we’re on path to ensure that we can get into power at the next election, because we need to see genuine change and we can’t just wait for it to happen,” Battin said.
“Politics isn’t about just being inside the parliament. It’s actually about people. It’s about the people we’re supposed to be representing.
“In the time I’ve been in this role, it’s been an absolute privilege.”
Wilson was elected as leader during the meeting, which began at 8.30am today.
Her successful leadership challenge makes the former shadow treasurer the first woman to lead the state’s Liberal party.
She has been an MP for just three years and was first elected in 2022.
It also makes Wilson Victoria’s third Liberal leader in under a year.
If Wilson remains opposition under until November next year, it will be the first time two women are contesting a Victorian state election as leaders.
When speaking to the media, Wilson said one of her priorities is to help every Victorian in the state own a home.
“Victorians have a clear choice,” Wilson said.
“A choice between a tired, out-of-touch Labor government or a new generation Liberal team.”
Wilson also confirmed outgoing opposition leader Battin would have a role in the shadow ministry going forward.
