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Lee Jones, Family First; Kaushaliya Vaghela, New Democrats; Chris Burson, Angry Victorians Party; and Geoff Shaw, United Australia Party.

Who are the minor parties in Victoria’s upper house election?

Here is a short guide to the record number of minor parties which could influence Victoria’s legislative agenda after this election.

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If, as some analysts predict, there is a minority Andrews government after November 26, Samantha Ratnam could become a significant player in Victorian politics. But who is she?

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How Victoria’s ‘wild’ upper house election could shape the next term of government

There are pets, freedom and weed on the ballot, as well as the “Sack Dan Andrews Party”. A record number of candidates and a controversial voting system could leave Victoria’s upper house with a lively crossbench.

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