Greens win 3rd seat and control of the Vic LC
Reports have come out today that the Victorian Greens have won a third seat in the Victorian State Upper House. Congratulations to all the Victorian Greens who toiled for a wonderful victory. Initially, it was thought that the Democratic Labor Party had taken 2 seats, but have instead won only one. So the make up of the Victorian Upper House is as such:
Labor - 19
Liberals - 15
Greens - 3
Nationals - 2
DLP - 1
The Labor Party will need to negotiate with the Greens and DLP if they are wanting to pass any legislation. This is a time for the Greens to assert their new found power with wisdom and maturity. An exciting time for Victoria.
posted by Joel MacRae @ 1:06 pm
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2 Comments:
Woo hoo!
But still, I can't believe the DLP won a seat in this day and age.
Do you reckon they'll form some sort of standing agreement, like they did in Tassie?
Have no idea. Will certainly keep an eye out.
As for the DLP, it says more about our strange electoral system than the strength of the DLP vote. They got like 2% of the vote and were able to get a seat.
Nevertheless, a good result for the Greens.
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