Family First increases vote, Fielding still in race

Family First's Senator Steve Fielding is still in the race for the sixth senate seat in Victoria, despite widespread reports (including a reference on ACV) that he had lost his seat.

According to Family First Victoria, 'Contrary to reports in much of the media, Family First has not been swept out of the Senate by the “greenslide” – at the very least it is going to be a very close count. While the Greens have definitely won the fifth Senate spot, the final spot is coming down to a photo finish between ourselves, the DLP, and the Liberals.'

Family First is also reporting a 30 per cent increase in its vote across Australia.

Read Family First's election report.