Aidan McLindon is aiming to defeat Andrews in the Premier's seat of Mulgrave.

Michael Piastrino is running in the Victorian Premier's seat of Mulgrave.

Clifford Hayes has spoken to 6 News about what he's done in parliament since 2019, his party's immigration policy & group voting tickets.

The Freedom Party has denied they're in an alliance with the Australian Federation Party, but 3 candidates appear to have changed parties.

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Claims that the party is "dead" have spread after they were deregistered.

Many parties that contested the 2018 election are running again - but there are several that aren't.

It's not the first time such a story has gone viral online.

It comes as more parties apply for registration with the VEC.

FFV leader Lisa Bentley spoke to 6 News last month.

Two groups are looking to back candidates in two key seats.

The VEC deadline is July 29.

"In refusing this application...we have been compelled to do the applicant an injustice, and the community a disservice."

The story was first covered by 6 News - and Family First has now responded to our questions.

FFV leader Lisa Bentley has now spoken to 6 News.

The party was set up earlier this year by ADF veteran Heston Russell.

The party has repeatedly said they will end lockdowns if elected in November.

The Victorian state election is less than 150 days away.

Kew is currently held by Liberal MP Tim Smith, who is not seeking re-election.