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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos

Victorian Greens welcome ‘teal’ independents running in state election after historic federal result

Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam
Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam says the party would not be threatened if ‘teal’ independents were running for state parliament. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

The prospect of “teal” independents running at November’s state election has been welcomed by the Victorian Greens leader, Samantha Ratnam, who is buoyed by her party’s historic result at the federal level.

On Tuesday, Guardian Australia reported that Climate 200 is considering providing financial backing to independent candidates to run in traditionally Liberal-held state seats, which Ratnam said posed no threat to the Greens’ chances.

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