VOTE 1 GREENS TO KEEP DUTTON OUT & GET LABOR TO ACT.
Voting Greens and keeping Peter Dutton out is easy, thanks to Australia’s preferential voting system:
- Vote 1 Greens
- Number the rest of the boxes in the order you prefer
- When it comes to the major parties, make sure you order Labor above the Liberals.
Best case, you get a Greens MP. If the Greens don’t win in your local seat, your vote will go to Labor ahead of the Libs.
Don’t forget! To make your vote count you must number every box on the green Lower House ballot and at least 6 boxes above the line on the white Senate ballot paper.
GREENS’ PREFERENCE RECOMMENDATIONS AT A GLANCE
- Vote 1 Greens to keep Dutton out. The more Greens we elect, the more power we have to get Labor to act.
- The Greens are not preferencing Peter Dutton and the Liberals on our how-to-vote cards in any seat across the country.
- If you choose to follow the Greens’ how-to-vote card, you’ll be voting 1 Greens, and then when it comes to the major parties, putting Labor above the Liberals.
- We are also recommending a preference for progressive independents or minor parties
- Across Australia, the Greens have put the Liberal National Party, Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots, One Nation and other right wing parties last.
Why Vote Greens
When you Vote 1 Greens, you’re voting to:
- Elect a Greens MP who will be your strong independent voice and fight for the things you believe in,
- Keep Peter Dutton out of the Prime Minister’s chair.
- Get Labor to act on the cost of living, housing and climate crisis,
- Tax big corporations to fund dental and mental health care in Medicare, end unlimited rent increases and 50-cent public transport fares,
- Take strong climate action, stop more coal and gas and invest in renewables to slash power bills.
Change is possible. It starts with voting for the people who are fighting for it. Vote 1 Greens
OUR ELECTION GUARANTEE:
The Greens will never support Peter Dutton to become Prime Minister.
After the election, there will be a minority government – which means neither Labor or the Liberals have the numbers to form a majority government, so they have to negotiate with others to pass laws.
We’ve been very clear that the Greens will never use our numbers to support Dutton to become Prime Minister. That is a guarantee.
We won’t let Dutton bring Trump-style politics to Australia—we’re doing everything we can to stop him.
The Greens are taking on the Liberals in every seat across the country. Last election, we won two Liberal seats — and this time, we’re within reach of winning more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How do I actually vote?
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The Australian Electoral Commission has all of this information laid out for you on their website here.
We recommend that on the Lower House green ballot paper people should vote 1 Greens and then number every other box in the order of your preference:
On the Senate white ballot paper we recommend people should vote 1 Greens above the line and then number at least 5 other boxes in order of their preference. You must number at least 6 boxes in total to make your vote count:
- Can the Greens win?
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Yes! The Greens are Australia’s most powerful third party, with representatives at every level of government.
Millions of people have voted Green. We now have over 100 elected representatives across the country and this election, we’re running a candidate in every seat!
Right now, we’re running huge campaigns, and we’re within reach of winning new seats across the country. Last election, we quadrupled our representation in the Lower House, we’ve just taken the Balance of Power in the March WA State Election.
Experts predict a minority government, and electing more Greens will keep Peter Dutton out and get Labor to act on the cost of living, housing, and climate.
If you want change, the first step is to vote for it.
- What’s a minority government?
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A minority government and minority parliament means that no single party has enough seats to govern alone, forcing them to negotiate with others to pass laws.
In this election, experts predict that there will be a minority government.
More Greens means more power to keep Peter Dutton out and get Labor to act on climate, housing and the cost of living.
Last time there was a minority government, the Greens secured the biggest investment in renewable energy in Australian history, introduced world-leading climate laws, and delivered dental into Medicare for kids.
Voting 1 Greens isn’t just a vote for what you believe in—it’s a vote to shape the next parliament and deliver real action.
- How do I make sure I don’t waste my vote?
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Ever heard "a vote for a minor party is a wasted vote"? Not true! That’s just a scare tactic from the major parties to keep power in their hands.
Thanks to Australia’s preferential voting system, your vote always counts. You can Vote 1 Greens, If the Greens don’t win in your local seat, your vote moves to your next preference.
As long as you number every box and put Labor ahead of the Liberals, your vote will help keep Peter Dutton out. You lose nothing by voting Greens first.
By Voting 1 Greens, you can keep Peter Dutton out and get Labor to act on cost of living, housing, and climate. With a minority government, the Greens will fight to:
- Get dental & mental health into Medicare
- Help renters & first home buyers
- Make supermarket price gouging illegal
- Stop new coal & gas projects
Still unsure? The Australian Electoral Commission confirms you can’t waste your vote - watch here:
- Will a vote for the Greens help Labor or the Liberals?
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We’ve heard the scare campaign before: “A vote for the Greens is a vote for the Liberals.”
That’s a flat-out lie.
A vote for the Greens helps the Greens. It can strengthen our numbers in parliament to fight for you.
Our plan
In a wealthy country like ours, everyone should have a secure home, world-class healthcare and education, and a safe climate.
We can deliver it by making big corporations pay their fair share.
Dental into Medicare, see the GP for free
Prioritise fully funding our health services, ensure you can see the GP for free and include dental and mental health in Medicare.
Fighting for Renters & First Home Buyers
Genuinely tackle the housing crisis by ending unlimited rent increases, regulating the banks to bring down mortgages, building affordable homes & scrapping negative gearing for more than one property.
Tackle the cost of living
Make supermarket price gouging illegal, regulate the banks to bring down mortgages, invest in world-class free health, education & services.
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