The Coalition and One Nation have aligned on how-to-vote cards that rank Labor last, followed by the Greens and Victorian Socialists, aiming to consolidate opposition support and avoid vote-splitting.
This follows strong One Nation polling, like 40 percent primary support in Pakenham where their candidate leads the Liberal 50-50 on two-candidate preferred.
Supporters see it as a clear path to end years of Labor rule amid the government’s slumping 18-22 percent primary vote, while critics worry it boosts One Nation’s influence and risks moderate voters.
