The outcome of the Victorian state election on November 29 is expected to be close — very close. For a number of months, the opposition Labor Party has enjoyed a lead in opinion polls, but this is narrowing as the election approaches. The polls also suggest that a number of seats will be decided by margins of one per cent or less. Eight political parties contested the last Victorian state election in 2010. This year, 17 parties are already registered, with a num…