The political landscape of inner‑city Melbourne faces a tectonic shift not seen since 2010. Greens Leader Adam Bandt, who made history as the first of his party to win a Lower House seat in a general election, now fights for his political life against Labor’s Sarah Witty in a contest that puts the spotlight on Australia’s complex preferential voting system . With 80 % of votes counted, the numbers tell a stark story. Bandt’s primary vote has fallen 4.4 points to 40.3 %, while Witty has surged 5.8 points to 31.5 %. The Liberals hold steady at 19.1 %. On a two‑candidate preferred count, Witty leads 52.9 % to 47.1 % … Continue reading Greens Leader Bandt Trails Labor 52.9% to 47.1% in Melbourne as Party Faces Reduction to Single Lower House Seat