Victorian Opposition Leader Shuffles Senior Advisors in Liberal Party
- Victorian Opposition Leader, John Pesutto, undergoes a significant staff reorganization within the Liberal Party, resulting in the departure of two key officials.
- Chief of staff Rodrigo Pintos Lopez and director of communications Nick Johnston have resigned from their positions after a year of service.
- Former MP Louise Staley assumes the role of chief of staff, while Alex Woff steps in as the new director of communications.
Amidst internal party challenges, the Victorian Liberal Party witnesses the exit of two senior advisors.
Rodrigo Pintos Lopez and Nick Johnston, holding pivotal roles, are concluding their one-year tenure within the party.
Opposition Leader John Pesutto acknowledges their contributions, highlighting their professionalism in elevating the party’s visibility and readiness for the upcoming 2026 election.
Both advisors, having sacrificed successful private sector careers, express their desire to return to their previous roles.
These changes coincide with Pesutto’s legal battle against defamation allegations and the recent by-election in Dunkley, where the Liberal Party faced a tough challenge.
Despite a swing in favor of the Liberals, Labor managed to retain the seat, adding to the pressure on Pesutto’s leadership.
The Liberal Party’s diminishing presence in Victoria, with only six out of 39 seats, raises concerns about the future under Pesutto’s leadership.
Former MP Louise Staley Takes on New Role as Chief of Staff
The appointment of Louise Staley as chief of staff has been announced by the Liberal leader, who highlighted her close collaboration with Rodrigo in the office over the past year.
Having served the central Victorian seat of Ripon since 2014 and securing re-election in 2018, Ms. Staley faced defeat in the recent election.
In addition to her parliamentary roles, she entered the competition for the position of Liberal state director last year following Sam McQuestin’s resignation.
Furthermore, the Liberals have appointed Alex Woff as the new director of communications.
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