Victorian opposition leader moves to expel MP involved in anti-trans protest attended by neo-Nazis

The Liberal leader, John Pesutto, released a statement on Sunday night confirming he had met with Deeming to inform her he will move a motion to expel her from the parliamentary Liberal party.

They were photographed performing the Nazi salute several times.

The vote to expel Deeming may have to wait five days under Liberal party rules that require notice to be given. It is likely to be held on Friday and sources close to Pesutto said they were confident the majority of the party room would back the motion.

But it will be the first test for Pesutto, who became the Victorian Liberal leader in December following a crushing state election loss.

She was selected to replace outspoken Victorian upper house MP Bernie Finn ahead of the November state election. Finn was booted from the parliamentary Liberal party after he called for abortion to be banned, even for rape survivors.

The scenes at parliament on Saturday prompted calls to ban the display of the Nazi salute.

Deeming was contacted for comment, but has been advised not to make public comments before the vote.