Victorian Greens to preference Labor above Liberals as major parties make health pledges

Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam says Labor should join them in directing preferences to progressive candidates ahead of the 26 November election. Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAP

The Victorian Greens have preferenced Labor above the Liberals in every seat at the upcoming state election and are now calling on the party to reciprocate.

With negotiations for preference deals are currently under way ahead of early voting beginning on Monday, the state Greens leader, Samantha Ratnam, has ruled out working with the Liberals, even though it could benefit her party in some marginal seats.