Victoria election 2026: Labor and Greens trade accusations of ‘dodgy deals’ as preference fight puts key seats at risk

7h ago | The Guardian | By Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

Greens say they will not direct preferences to Labor in 15 seats after party’s ‘unforgivable’ decision earlier in week

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The Greens have retaliated against Labor’s decision to run an open ticket in a key inner-city seat by refusing to direct preferences to the party in 15 electorates across the state at this month’s Victorian election.

The move has sparked a war of words between the two parties, with each accusing the other of striking a “dodgy deal” that could help the Liberals and One Nation get elected on 28 November.