Australia's Hung Parliament.

[Matilda]

For those who might be interested, it appears that Australia doesn't have any rules in the Constitution to deal with the situation we currently find ourselves in; we just use the rules that were drawn up for the United Kingdom.

We've got quite a way to go before it's all resolved, and the ABC's Antony Green (who knows everything there is to know about elections) has posted this article to explain what will happen. For anyone interested, check it out here:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/23/2990782.htm


There are probably not that many people living who can still remember the last federal hung parliament, so this is a learning curve for all of us.

[Dawson Leery]

1. thanks

[depakid]

2. It'll be interesting to see what the independents are offered

It's safe to say that the national broadband network will be an important consideration...

... all say none of the major parties can lay claim to their vote.

''I couldn't care less who is the prime minister of Australia,'' Mr Katter said before the poll. ''What I do care about is the survival of the people I represent.''

Therefore, if the Coalition or Labor need the trio's votes, the constituents of New England, Kennedy and Lyne will be the beneficiaries of the changed political environment.

Mr Katter, one of the most colourful members of the lower house, is a staunch advocate of agricultural protectionism and has also campaigned fiercely against the duopoly of the two big supermarket chains, Coles and Woolworths.

Both Mr Windsor and Mr Oakeshott campaign on a "stable government" platform.

Increased power to them would likely result in more infrastructure investment - such as an improved Pacific Highway - in their areas.

All three are broadly supportive of more government intervention in primary and secondary industries. Such industries in their electorates can also expect to benefit from a tight electoral result.

More: http://www.theage.com.au/federal-election/wooing-electorate-gifts-in-store-for-linchpin-trio-20100821-13a24.html