Labor’s landslide victory obscures a disturbing trend for the major parties (www.abc.net.au)

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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.

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Bills still have to get through the senate to get passed at least, so the party with a lower house majority still does have to cater to that third option somewhat.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Somewhat, but it’s on,y to get one or two votes, despite there being a third of the electorate favouring an option that is not big 2. There is some myth about lack of stability if the minor parties have more power. I wouldn’t exactly call the changing of pm by both major parties stable. Coalitions keep power in check and don’t allow them to take voters for granted.

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