Despite the federal success of “teal independents”, the number of independents in Victorian parliament went backwards – and 10 candidates argue they should be exempt from a new rule.
Victoria could have its largest crossbench since World War II if the experts are correct. But some incumbent independents are fighting to hold their seats.
More than 1.56 million Victorians have already voted, Labor is targeting women in the final days of the campaign and Matthew Guy is in northeast Victoria today where a sitting Liberal is under threat from an independent challenger.