Credlin | 31 March

Peter Credlin's 31 March episode of Credlin delivers a scathing critique of the Victorian Liberal Party's ongoing pre-selection fiasco, centered on the revelation that candidate Dinesh Gurusetti provided a character reference for a convicted child sex offender—information that was not uncovered during the party's vetting process. The scandal has triggered a wave of outrage among rank-and-file members, with a change.org petition, a formal motion from state executive member Colleen Harkin, and an open letter from two state council members demanding the resignation of party president Phil Davis and all four vice presidents. The fallout has intensified as veterans and grassroots members express deep disillusionment, with some openly declaring they’ve joined One Nation. The episode also examines the broader implications: the Liberal Party’s brand in Victoria is seen as mortally wounded, with One Nation now polling at 24% and poised to claim 12–15 seats. Meanwhile, Credlin turns to the national fuel crisis, highlighting farmers’ frustration with the government’s 26-cent excise cut, which they say is too little, too late and fails to address supply chain failures to rural areas. Farmers’ president Xavier Martin lambasts the government for ignoring their pleas and failing to act on fertiliser shortages. On the international front, Credlin explores escalating tensions in the Middle East, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserting that military objectives against Iran will be met in weeks, not months, and discussing the strategic deployment of US forces. The episode concludes with a warning about Australia’s defence procurement failures, citing a $7 billion armoured vehicle project in crisis, and a growing migrant crisis in the UK, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over Channel crossings and a crumbling royal family image.