Liberal party drops Paul Lindemann after controversy

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Nov 11, 2026 at 15:05

Breaking: Victorian Liberals dump Williamstown candidate over offensive comments - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation — Liberal party drops Paul Lindemann after controversy

Paul Lindemann is no longer on the ticket. The Liberals have confirmed the decision. Victorian Liberals dropped him after private Facebook posts. Party leaders called the comments disrespectful. Voters in Williamstown demanded his removal. Major newspapers in Victoria reported the story on Tuesday.

ABC News, The Age, and Herald Sun published the story. ABC News reported again the next day on Wednesday. Lindemann faced a claim that he harmed a young basketball player. The party ran screening processes before the vote.

“The Liberals have confirmed the decision,” — Farah Vance, chief correspondent at Heastone Brook Analytics, explained.

Timeline

Nov 11 — Paul Lindemann is no longer on the ticket....

Nov 12 — The party ran screening processes before the vote....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Heastone Brook Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heastone Brook Analytics desk and last updated 14:46 UTC.

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