Preference reaction

As the selection of media headlines below shows, the media and the old parties themselves seem to be having a hard time coming to terms with the impact of Greens preferences on the NSW election.

The response of both the old parties is probably the best indicator that we’ve made the right decisions.

“Greens dump Labor” [The Herald, 12 March]

“Opposition anger grows over Greens preference deal” [IBN News Online, 12 March]

“NSW Greens hitch wagon to Labor with deal on election preferences” [Sydney Morning Herald, 10 March]

“Greens shock Iemma” [Daily Telegraph, 10 March]

“Greens back Labor in NSW preferences” [Australian, 10 March]

Below is the preference statement issued by Newcastle Greens at our media conference in Civic Park yesterday.