A Look Beyond Seats: How Independents Are Gaining Ground in Australia

As total control ends for Labor in WA, these MPs will wield influence

Western Australia's reshaped upper house will be sworn in today, including five crossbench MPs and three new Greens members — leaving Labor once more having to negotiate with friends and foes to pass legislation.

A Look Beyond Seats: How Independents Are Gaining Ground in Australia

The overall combined primary vote for Australia’s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains.

The crossbench is as big as the opposition. How will parliament work?

Federal parliament’s crossbench could be larger than the Liberal Party after the Nationals walked away from a Coalition deal.

The crossbench is as big as the opposition. How will parliament actually work?

Federal parliament’s crossbench will be larger than the Liberal Party after the Nationals walked away from a Coalition deal.

Majority of Aussies have no idea what policies they voted for. What happens now?

Alex Kain:  The election is over but the system is still broken Alex Kain's upcoming book The Philosophy calls for a complete rethink of how we govern, who we trust and why we keep voting for more of the same. As Australia waits for the final federal seats to be declared, the Labor government now faces the daunting task of delivering on a long list of campaign promises, many of which will come with a heavy price tag. While some may benefit from …