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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

Victoria byelections: Liberals claim Greens seat as Allan pledges to ‘do more’ after vote dives in Labor heartland

Liberal party campaign posters and signs outside a polling centre in Werribee on Saturday
Liberal party campaign posters and signs outside a polling centre in Werribee on Saturday. Photograph: Ye Myo Khant/Sopa Images/Rex/Shutterstock

The Greens have conceded the loss of the Victorian state seat of Prahran to the Liberals, while the result in the once-Labor stronghold of Werribee remains too close to call.

The Greens leader, Ellen Sandell, said on Sunday the result in the inner-Melbourne seat was close but that it was clear the minor party will “fall just short” when counting resumes on Monday.

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