Labor plays down Greens' push for power-sharing deal

There's speculation the next election could result in a hung parliament. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor has poured cold water on a Greens proposal to agree on the next parliament's priorities, in case Labor falls short of forming a majority government at the next election.

Greens Leader Adam Bandt pitched the idea on Tuesday, arguing there "would be merit" in knowing what reforms a hung parliament would prioritise.