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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos

Victoria Greens spruik family ties in election pitch as ageing millennials defy drift to conservatism

Melbourne Greens MP Ellen Sandell with son Luca, leader Samantha Ratten with daughter Malala and Richmond candidate Gabrielle De Vietri and son Cosimo.
Campaigning is child’s play when you can bring your own baby to kiss. Melbourne Greens MP Ellen Sandell with son Luca, leader Samantha Ratten with daughter Malala and Richmond candidate Gabrielle De Vietri and son Cosimo. Photograph: Ellen Smith/The Guardian

Kissing babies may be an election campaign trail cliche but for the Victorian Greens, it might also be sign their party – just like their supporter base – has grown up.

Announcing a plan for five days of reproductive leave for public sector workers this week, leader Samantha Ratnam, deputy Ellen Sandell and their candidate for the seat of Richmond, Gabrielle de Vietri, were joined by their children under two.

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