Brad Battin faces internal revolt from Liberal Party after backing Pesutto's bailout plan
Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin is facing a revolt from the Liberal Party in Victoria due to the decision to financially bail out former Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto.
Mr Pesutto was given a $1.55 million lifeline from the Liberal Party in order to repay his $2.3 million debt to Moira Deeming.
Mr Battin has revealed he was in favour of backing the bailout plan.
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