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WA election: Labor, Liberals decline to comment on preference deals ahead of deadline
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has not ruled out striking a preference deal between Labor and the conservative Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party ahead of the state election, but has ruled out deals with some other conservative minor parties.
Key points:
- WA Premier Mark McGowan says Labor will place One Nation last on its ticket
- However, Mr McGowan did not rule out a deal with another conservative party
- WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup says deals will be made on a seat-by-seat basis
Negotiations between parties for preference swaps are underway ahead of the election on March 13, with any deals required to be finalised by Monday.
“We will put the One Nation party last and we will put the Anti-Vaxxers second last,” Mr McGowan said.
“We have…
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