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Greens to Preference Teals and Fatima Payman’s Party Ahead of Labor

The move is in response to Labor not directing preferences to any party in Macnamara, a seat the Greens thought they could win.
Greens to Preference Teals and Fatima Payman’s Party Ahead of Labor
Leader of the Australian Greens Adam Bandt during a policy announcement on Free Breakfasts for Primary Students at Hanlon Park in Brisbane, Australia, on April 15, 2025. AAP Image/Jason O'Brien
Rex Widerstrom
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The Greens have decided to back Teal and Australia’s Voice candidates over Labor in several crucial electorates, leader Adam Bandt has announced.

The decision to ask voters to rank independents, including Palestinian activist candidates in Sydney and Melbourne, is reportedly in retaliation for Labor having decided to have an open ticket (not directing preferences) in the Melbourne federal seat of Macnamara.

Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.