No formal leadership challenge has been announced, no challenger has publicly declared an intention to run

The reopening gives prospective candidates only a limited period to complete the application and review requirements before Monday’s 5 pm deadline.

“As you’d expect with any group, there’s a lot of different views in the room, and we talk, we share our views, and we walk out united,” she said.

The latest council notice is important because it recognises that accountability and public disagreement do not justify the indefinite targeting of an elected representative’s family.

He thanked residents who had sent messages of support and expressed gratitude to his family for standing beside him throughout the controversy.

She also defended her decision to meet Robinson, arguing that politicians should be willing to speak to controversial people and hear their views.

Three-quarters of the state executive was required to support disendorsement, but the motion passed unanimously on Friday evening.

The stoush has again exposed deep divisions within the Victorian Liberals, less than four months before the state election.

The Fiji visit formed part of broader efforts by Australia to strengthen ties with Pacific nations while recognising the cultural connections and shared histories of Indigenous communities across the region.

“The State Executive, having all the evidence before them, can now decide whether to pursue mediation or reconvene to disendorse me.”