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From a structural standpoint, this does not bode well for partisans due to having only a two seat lead, they will have to compromise on every major policy proposal.  If the partisans do the whole "change we can believe in" schtick, then the minority party could call for a motion of no confidence in another year or two and boot Gillard and the Labor coalition out when Labor is at it's most unpopular in the polls. Labor should play it low key and pass compromise legislation in order to hope their poll numbers get better in the next few years to call an election and solidify their lead.