Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has been today (Thurs.) chosen as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.

The Age reports that Ms McLeish said the party had much work to do to reconnect with the community and strengthen its brand. It also needed to work towards greater diversity, she said.

“That’s not just women. We need to look at other groups as well we need to connect with.”

Former State treasurer Michael O’Brien has been elected the leader of the Victorian Liberal Party.

“We’ve got work to do. We were sent a message at the ballot box. We’ve heard that message and we are going to work to make sure that we are better,” Mr O’Brien said.