Victorian microparty MPs including Georgie Purcell to face re-election struggle after group voting tickets abolished
The Victorian government has passed legislation to abolish group voting tickets for the state's upper house elections. This change requires voters to rank at least five parties, a move expected to disadvantage microparties that previously relied on preference deals.
Why it matters
This reform significantly alters the electoral landscape in Victoria, potentially reducing the influence of minor parties and changing how legislative seats are distributed.
Animal Justice party MP Georgie Purcell says the abolition of group voting tickets ‘significantly decrease’ her chances of being elected. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Animal Justice party MP Georgie Purcell says the abolition of group voting tickets ‘significantly decrease’ her chances of being elected. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Victorian politics Victorian microparty MPs including Georgie Purcell to face re-election struggle after group voting tickets abolished Voters will be required to number at least five parties above the line in order of preference after bill passed upper house 33 votes to four
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Prominent MPs such as Georgie Purcell and other microparty members will face an uphill battle to retain their seats in Victoria’s upper house after parliament voted to abolish group voting tickets.
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