Hot on the heels of Labor's candidate announcement last week, local Greens members have preselected semi-retired teacher Terence Steele as their candidate for Monash in the upcoming federal election.

The Greens gained a 2.7 per cent swing in Monash at the last election, with Mat Morgan choosing not to re-contest after being elected to Bass Coast Shire Council late last year.

Terence and The Greens are hoping to hold a significant share of the vote again at this election, knowing that Greens' preference flows could play a significant role on election night.

Terence and his wife Linda have owned a small patch of land in South Gippsland for over 20 years.

"The beautiful region that we call home is under threat from climate inaction by both major parties. I became aware of the devastating effects as an avid gardener and recognised that to affect real change, I needed to get involved.

"In a wealthy country like ours, we should have world-class public health, education, and affordable housing. I joined the Greens movement for a fairer future so my children and grandchildren can live in a better world," Steele said.

"The Greens are also the only party fighting to save our farms from fracking.

"We are facing the very real threat of a Dutton government bringing nuclear to Gippsland.

"I was present at the first ever anti-nuclear demonstration in Australia and The Greens will be doing everything we can to keep Dutton and his dangerous agenda out of government."

A spokesperson from the Bass Coast Greens has acknowledged the extensive field campaign being run by independent Deb Leonard has resulted in some regular Greens volunteers moving over to her campaign.

"The Greens have demonstrated in parliament that we're capable of working constructively with the crossbench and 'teal' MPs to secure better outcomes for everyday people.

"Here in Monash, we'll be focusing on keeping Dutton's Liberal candidate out of office, and are happy to see a strong independent candidate putting up a good fight."