Victorian microparty MPs including Georgie Purcell to face re-election struggle after group voting tickets abolished
Victoria's upper house has voted to abolish group voting tickets, requiring voters to number at least five parties above the line in the upcoming state election. The change is expected to make re‑election more difficult for microparty MPs such as Georgie Purcell of the Animal Justice party, Rachel Payne, David Limbrick and Jeff Bourman, who opposed the reform. Election analysts say the new system will reduce preference‑deal outcomes and give voters more direct control over preferences.
- ▪The electoral amendment bill passed the Victorian Legislative Council 33 votes to four, ending the use of group voting tickets for the November 2026 election.
- ▪Microparty MPs who previously benefited from preference deals, including Georgie Purcell, Rachel Payne, David Limbrick and Jeff Bourman, voted against the bill and now face tougher odds of retaining their seats.
- ▪Voters will now be required to rank at least five parties above the line, a change advocated by analysts like Antony Green as a move toward a fairer democratic process.
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Animal Justice party MP Georgie Purcell says the abolition of group voting tickets ‘significantly decrease’ her chances of being elected. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAPView image in fullscreenAnimal Justice party MP Georgie Purcell says the abolition of group voting tickets ‘significantly decrease’ her chances of being elected. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAPVictorian politicsVictorian microparty MPs including Georgie Purcell to face re-election struggle after group voting tickets abolishedVoters 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 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent Wed 12…
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