Greens vote hits record level

The latest Morgan poll puts the Greens vote at a record 16.5 per cent, bolstering Labor's chances of winning the next election.

The Australian Greens vote has risen to a record 16.5 per cent in the latest Morgan poll.

The poll, published on Monday, has Labor leading the Liberal-National coalition 55-45 on a two-party basis.

Pollster Gary Morgan said the Greens vote reflected that voters are looking for alternatives to the major parties.