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Greens sign deal to back Labor
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Greens have signed a formal deal to join forces as Labor tries to secure a parliamentary majority.
The Greens senators and new Lower House MP Adam Bandt held their first party room meeting yesterday.
Now it is understood they have struck a deal with Labor that says they would support a Gillard government.
The deal will draw the Labor bloc level with the Coalition in the House of Representatives, with 73 seats each.
The Coalition total includes Western Australia National Tony Crook, who has not yet confirmed that he will vote with the Coalition.
Greens leader Bob Brown will announce details of the deal shortly.
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