The negotiations to form the new government are such fun we might have them after every election, but this is a once in seventy years event.
Of course, it would be even more fun and more democratic if the negotiations occurred prior to the election.
James Farrell at Club Troppo unlocks the key deduction. The three Independents have consistently stated they seek stability while at the same time preserving their position with respect to the balance of power. As Peter Costello points out they are all experienced politicians, and have longer experience than than the Prime Minister. Tony Windsor has had previous experience in the role of an Independent holding the balance of power. James Farrell defines stability at having the key support of the group of Independents, giving the Minority Government a one seat majority plus the Speaker on key votes in the House. The four Independents have he suggests to pick the same side. Read more »

