THE Labor Party has said it is unlikely to field candidates in upcoming by-elections for the state electorates of South West Coast and Polwarth.
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A party spokesman said “at this stage” candidates would not be run, but did not rule it out completely.
In the 2014 state election, Labor candidates secured less than 40 per cent of the primary vote in both seats.
Warrnambool solicitor Roy Reekie, who contested the seat in 1999, 2002 and 2014, told The Standard on Monday he was interested in standing again.
Liberal Party nominations will close on Monday, with pre-selection ballots expected in late September.
Warrnambool Mayor Michael Neoh and former upper house MP Donna Petrovich have already said they will nominate for South West Coast.
Colac businessman Richard Riordan will nominate for Liberal pre-selection in Polwarth.
The Greens and the Australian Country Alliance have also said they plan to field candidates.
