MartinLuther

You can see why we have electorates now. If the leader was chosen on a simple majority it would take weeks to determine the outcome every election (in the absence of comprehensive e-voting).

ex_exile

2470 now, its like the slowest horse race in history.

Broad Shoulders

let's hope we get to put down the losers

IvanM

Anyone else notice the lack of stories in the press. The parties must be really trying to muzzle their MPs. It is almost pleasant considering non of them had much to say on policy and were more interested in backstabbing.

Swerv-o

Luckily, we've all got Bert Newton's f**kwit son to worry about. just as well there's nothing serious going on...


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spalen

Bookies View is Coalition to win : $3.10 on a labor thats a high payout (!)

Both leaders continue to hold talks with the independents as bookies shorten the odds for a Coalition win. It is now $1.35 favourite to form minority government, while Labor has blown out to $3.10, according to Centrebet

Swerv-o

Even with the recent Green deal?


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spalen

it was in the same article - but then I couldnt promise that the journo hadn't re-checked, hell the data could be 9 months old and they'd still print it.

Swerv-o

I can't believe you are suggesting that the Australian media have such little integrity...


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Deancm_MKII

I reckon the Green deal will push the other independents to the coalition.

Gibbo

I think that the "Green Deal" shows that Gillard and Labor will try anything to retain power.

Swerv-o

You're starting to sound like Abbott!


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Amazulu

I hope so. As much as I dislike Gillard and Labor, I dislike the Greens more. It will be interesting to see what secret deals they have done if, heaven forbid, they manage to get into power.

bcworld

Surely it was obvious as soon as the hung parliament was known that the Greens MP would get into bed with Labor - it will hardly have come as a shock to the other independents.

No doubt all of the independents will be getting offered secret deals by both sides.

IvanM

Finding partners to govern is normal practise in a democracy where there is a hung parliament. What is the issue?

On the other side we have country people cutting deals for the libs to get power. Either the system is wrong or both sides are power hungry.