Revelations of a “election fixer” working to secure seats in favour of the Andrews Government have spurred the other major parties to call for an overhaul of Victoria’s voting system.
The Herald Sun has reported that Glenn Druery - dubbed the “preference whisperer” - allegedly has influence across the parties to manipulate where votes get preferences and elect candidates that suit the Andrews Government.
Stream more election news live & on demand with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023The Herald has obtained video footage of Mr Druery explaining how he takes a fee from minority parties to fix candidates in seats beneficial to the Labor government.
Mr Druery claims to put preferences in favour of the Andrews government. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam has called the “corrupt” system as “undemocratic” and urged the Andrews Government to dismantle it. “The Premier must answer whether he or Labor gave a commitment to Mr Druery to keep group voting tickets in exchange for preferable deals.”
Shadow minister for government scrutiny Louise Staley has agreed that the system is rigged and called for another IBAC investigation into the Andrews Government.
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