In short, independents and minor parties combined got more vote than a major party (the LNP coalition). I think this is actually great news, it shows how well ranked choice and proportional voting work to empower smaller parties and diversify them.
In short, independents and minor parties combined got more vote than a major party (the LNP coalition). I think this is actually great news, it shows how well ranked choice and proportional voting work to empower smaller parties and diversify them.
I wouldn’t be able to find the comment, but someone in a thread the other day was talking about how the two major parties will “always control Australian politics” or some such and this just disproves them so much.
IMO the LNP is facing an existential threat.
I’m not saying they’re going to disband tomorrow, but depending on what happens over the coming months it may not be possible for them to ever return to their former glory.
i definately held that opinion for years, probably uo until this election if im being honest.
its nice to live in a politically stable time