Jess Wilson needs to summon Jeff Kennett

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A new Redbridge/Accent Research poll suggests the Victorian Coalition is increasingly well placed to win government at the November election, with support consolidating around Liberal leader Jess Wilson and Labor still struggling to recover from years of voter dissatisfaction. While a hung parliament remains possible, the pollsters believe a Coalition majority government is becoming more likely.

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Wilson needs to gain 16 seats without losses to govern in her own right. Preference flows from One Nation and other minor parties could significantly benefit Coalition candidates.

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While other polls have pointed to a hung parliament, this survey suggests the Coalition’s position has strengthened over recent months.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.
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