The Independent Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, is warning voters in Denison that by giving their support to Labor they could end up voting for the Liberals as the parties stitch up preference deals again.

The warning comes as high-profile former Labor Franklin MHR Harry Quick endorses the Liberal candidate for Denison Marcus Allan in an advertisement in the June Glenorchy Gazette.

Mr Wilkie called on the Labor Party to reveal its dirty backroom dealings and be honest with its supporters about where their votes could end up.

“Labor has form,’’ Mr Wilkie said. “At the last federal election Labor preferenced the Liberals in Denison and all signs are pointing to the party doing it again.

“We’ve got Labor’s former man in Canberra, Harry Quick, throwing his support behind the Liberals’ candidate who is leading the cheer squad for Eric Abetz’s promotion to the frontbench. It’s just bizarre.

“Labor needs to be honest with its supporters and reveal where it will direct their votes. Voters need to be aware they could follow the Labor How to Vote card and end up with the Liberals in power.’’

By comparison Mr Wilkie will not engage in preference negotiations or do any preference deals before the election.

In the event of another minority government Mr Wilkie will not enter into a formal agreement to provide ongoing support for any party after the election.

“I will always vote on the merits of issues,’’ he said.

Glenorchy Gazette June 2016