# Victorian Labor’s ‘unforgivable’ preferences decision risks Liberal-One Nation government, Greens warn

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/victorian-labors-unforgivable-preferences-decision-risks-liberal-one-nation-government-greens-warn/
- Published: 2026-11-10T14:00:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T15:08:36+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/11/labor-decision-greens-preference-one-nation-battleground-seat-prahran-ntwnfb
- Topics: Elections, Government, Politics, Software, Technology, World

## Key points

- Greens say Labor’s open ticket could help the right win Prahran.
- The Liberals hold Prahran by 1.3%.
- The Coalition will exchange preferences with One Nation.

## Summary

The Victorian Greens say Labor’s decision to leave its preferences open in Prahran could help the Liberals and One Nation win the seat and potentially influence who forms government. Greens leader Ellen Sandell called the move “frankly unforgivable”, arguing it undermines progressive voters in a closely contested election.

Prahran is held by Liberal MP Rachel Westaway on a 1.3% margin; the Greens lost it at a 2025 byelection after a 13.4% swing towards them. Labor is also using an open ticket in neighbouring Caulfield, held by the Liberals on a 2.1% margin, and says its priority is to elect Labor candidates. The Liberals and Nationals have confirmed they will exchange preferences with One Nation, while One Nation has disendorsed its Preston candidate over tweets praising Hitler.

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