Tom Elliott has delivered a blunt message for the Liberal Party, as state opposition leader John Pesutto faces a leadership challenge.

The Herald Sun has confirmed a motion will be moved to attempt to boot Pesutto out of the job at a party room meeting when parliament resumes on October 15.

“We need strong opposition in this state,” Elliott said.

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