Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has retracted an assault allegation against her colleague, Matthew Guy, stating she misinterpreted the meaning of a “headlock.” Deeming previously accused Guy of placing her in a headlock during a party room disagreement. She now acknowledges she did not fully understand the term and its implications. The incident occurred amidst internal party tensions following Deeming’s controversial dealings with far-right activists. Guy had strongly denied the allegation, calling it “false and malicious.” Deeming’s retraction does not address the underlying dispute that led to the initial claim, but resolves the specific assault accusation. The Liberal party is now focused on moving forward from the internal conflict.