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INSANE: Liberal candidate dropped over offensive comments | Rare Historical Photos

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Liberal candidate Paul Lindemann had a scandal earlier this week over junior sport coaching remarks. (Mark Stewart/AAP PHOTOS)

The Victorian Liberals have dumped a candidate less than three weeks from polling day after online posts spouting offensive views about Indigenous Australians surfaced.

Williamstown Liberal candidate Paul Lindemann was disendorsed on Wednesday after the party became aware of comments about Indigenous Australians, a campaign spokesperson said.

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