"... Former Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella has denied she physically pushed her political opponent, independent MP Cathy McGowan, at a function in north-east Victoria...."
"... The report claimed Ms McGowan was having a photograph with Liberal MP Ken Wyatt, when Ms Mirabella "very publicly pushed Ms McGowan out of the way to obstruct the photo being taken". ..."
"... But the editor of the Benalla Ensign, former ABC presenter Libby Price, stands by the story.
She said the incident was witnessed by a number of people and she independently confirmed it took place with four sources. ..." "... In a statement, Ms McGowan backed up her account.
She said had requested a photo be taken with Mr Wyatt in front of a newly unveiled plaque.
She said Ms Mirabella "intervened to prevent the photo being taken". ..."
