Minister Murray Watt's approval of the North West Shelf gas extension has prompted a move by the Greens to potentially deny Labor preferences at the next federal election.
Two prominent Greens figures, party founder Bob Brown and Senator Nick McKim, are co-sponsoring a motion at the Greens' conference in Tasmania to implement this change.
There is a two-word reason to support this motion: Murray Watt
This shift to open tickets could harm Labor's chances in marginal seats, as the Greens typically encourage voters to preference Labor.
Authors summary: Greens may deny Labor preferences due to fossil fuel project approvals.