Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin is targeting crime issues ahead of the state election in 2026. Photo: Nadir Kinani/AAP PHOTOS

A major state opposition is sharpening its election strategy, announcing stronger knife search powers as it focuses on crime, while attempting to bat away perceptions of disunity.

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Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin and deputy federal party leader Ted O'Brien rallied party faithful at the annual state council in Melbourne.

In his first state council speech since becoming opposition leader, the former police officer committed to introducing Jack's Law i

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