LABOR and the Greens have announced their candidates for the federal seat of Mallee ahead of the May 21 election.

Carole Hart, who grew up in Maryborough, is again contesting the seat for Labor, while Sam McColl, who identifies as a young, queer activist and community volunteer, is the new Greens candidate.

Ms Hart, who grew up in Maryborough, contested the seat in 2019, attracting a 3.5 per cen...