Victoria election 2026: Labor and Greens trade accusations of ‘dodgy deals’ as preferences squabble puts key seats on the line

Greens retaliate against Labor’s move to run an open ticket in Prahran by leaving the party off how-to-vote cards in 15 seats

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.