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Let the games begin: Victorian Liberals fail at sport but surprise with teamwork in viral video
- The Victorian Liberal Party released a group video showing current and former MPs in a ‘Games that Victoria never hosted’ montage.
- The video features Victoria’s Liberal leader and former leaders alongside new MPs to show party unity ahead of the state election.
- Analysts say the video aims to project unity and energy, while acknowledging potential risks of overdoing it.
- The video sparked discussion about messaging, with some Labor sources calling it petty politics but acknowledging its broad reach.
- The clip includes a scene of politicians performing in swimwear, a move noted as part of a broader political media tradition.
- The video was produced by Wilson’s team to mirror popular Instagram reel formats and engage voters.
- Commentators say the video signals a united front, though some question its long-term political impact.
- The video references the cancelled Commonwealth Games and uses it to frame a narrative about party unity.
- The Guardian notes the campaign’s broader context, including inquiries into the 2023 Games and political strategy ahead of elections.
- The video features a mix of politicians performing symbolic events like high jump and pool stunts to convey energy.
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