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.
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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