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Greens a safe vote in tight poll
Friday 20 August 2010
Commenting on the latest polling figures that predict a close election, Greens NSW Senate candidate Lee Rhiannon has appealed to voters not to be scared into voting for a major party.
“I urge voters who feel Labor and the Coalition have failed them on climate change, refugee rights and the discriminatory Northern Territory intervention not to reward them with a number one vote,” Ms Rhiannon said.
“Voters can feel safe giving a number one to the Greens and two for the major party of their choice.
“We are fortunate to have a preferential voting system and I urge voters not to be confused by the last minute messages from Labor and the Coalition parties.
“People can vote for the Greens in the Senate, and in the House of Representatives for the Greens and then for the major party of their choice.
“The leaking of internal Labor Party polling has occurred in previous close elections. Labor Party strategists work hard to pull back voters from the Greens, by scaring them into thinking that the Coalition will win if they do not give Labor a number one vote. This is wrong.
“I am appealing to voters considering voting for the Greens to use their vote wisely and not to give their first preference to either Labor or the Coalition,” Ms Rhiannon said.
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