Voting under way for double byelections in Victoria

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Voting is currently under way for two key byelections in Victoria as residents decide on their next member of parliament for the seats of Werribee and Prahran.

Former treasurer Tim Pallas' resignation from politics in December triggered a byelection in Werribee and former Prahran MP Sam Hibbins' resignation due to an affair with a staffer in November forced a byelection for Prahran. 

Since 8am today, residents have been casting their votes in both districts.

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Steve Murphy, Liberal Party candidate for Werribee, is seen at Manor Lakes Primary School handing out how-to-vote cards in Wyndham Vale on Saturday, 8 February 2025. Photo THE AGE/ LUIS ENRIQUE ASCUI

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John Lister, Labor Party candidate for Werribee, is seen at Manor Lakes Primary School distributing how-to-vote cards in Wyndham Vale on Saturday, 8 February 2025. Photo THE AGE/ LUIS ENRIQUE ASCUI

In the outer-western suburb of Werribee, Labor candidate John Lister and Liberal candidate Steven Murphy have been shaking hands and speaking with voters outside polling booths.

Werribee is a seat held by Labor since 1976.

Prior to today, 48.28 per cent of voters in Werribee had cast an early or postal vote.

Meanwhile, in the inner-city suburb of Prahran, Greens candidate Angelica Di Camillo and Liberal candidate Rachel Westaway are also handing out flyers and meeting with voters.

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AFR Early voting Prahran byelection at 21-23 Chapel Street Windsor. Liberal Candidate Rachel Westaway handing out flyers. Wednesday 5th February 2025 Melbourne Photo: Eamon GallagherAustralian Greens leader Adam Bandt and Greens candidate Angelica Di Camillo having a selfie taken by a greens supporter at the Christ Church Grammar School AEC polling centre for the Prahran byelection, Melbourne. The Age. Picture: Penny Stephens. Saturday 8th February 2025

The Greens have maintained hold of Prahran since 2014. Labor did not put up a candidate for the seat. 

In Prahran, 35.52 per cent of voters had cast an early or postal vote ahead of the byelection. 

Polls will close at 6pm today with counting to begin shortly after. 

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