Victoria election preference dispute escalates as Labor and Greens trade accusations over key seats
Labor and the Greens in Victoria have escalated their dispute over election preferences, with both sides accusing the other of making a deal that could shape the outcome of the state poll on 28 November. The row centres on how-to-vote cards and preference flows in a contest where a small number of seats could prove decisive. The latest clash follows Labor's decision to run an open ticket in Prahran, an inner Melbourne seat the Greens had been targeting.The Greens said on Friday that they would not direct preferences to Labor in 15 electorates across the state. Instead, they said they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Nov 2026 06:29 LONDON
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Greens target Labor heartland in Melbourne's inner north ahead of Victorian election
The Greens are mounting a fresh challenge to Labor in Melbourne's inner north ahead of the Victorian state election on Saturday, 28 November. The contest is centred on seats long regarded as part of Labor's heartland, including Northcote, where the party is seeking to regain ground. Victorian Socialists are also looking to make gains in the same area, adding to the pressure on Labor in the city's north.Northcote is one of the key targets in the campaign, with the Greens pointing to a shift in political mood among voters. The seat was previously held by Lidia Thorpe after a 2017... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 05:31 LONDON
