Australia news live: Moira Deeming secures top spot on Victorian Liberal ticket; Chris Bowen calls for Hormuz reopening

State upper house MP runs unopposed after initially being dropped during a preselection challenge. Follow today's news live

Moira Deeming gets endorsement for top spot on Victorian Liberal ticket

An outspoken state Liberal MP, who was previously ejected from her party, has made a shock comeback after winning a bruising internal battle, AAP reports.

When we win, I will work tirelessly to restore good governance to this great state of Victoria.