Avi Yemini, a former Israeli soldier and content creator, announced plans to register the 'Free Palestine party' in Victoria, Australia, aiming to redirect votes to conservative parties in the upcoming state election. This initiative has raised alarms regarding the state's group voting ticket system (GVTs), which allows voters to select only one party above the line on ballots, leading to potential manipulation of voter preferences. Critics, including Ellen Sandell, leader of the Greens, argue that GVTs enable deceptive practices that undermine democratic values. The Labor party's electoral matters committee has recommended abolishing GVTs, yet implementation before the November election remains uncertain. Yemini's move is inspired by anti-lockdown activist Monica Smit, who previously sought to influence elections through a similarly named party. The electoral landscape is further complicated by concerns that maintaining GVTs could allow far-right parties like One Nation to gain seats through strategic preference flows. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) stated that any party registration applications will be assessed according to legislative requirements, but objections based solely on a party's name or policies cannot be raised.