Australian Independents Could Split, Windsor Says
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The three independent lawmakers courted by Australia’s two major parties after the closest national election in 70 years could split their support, giving neither the 76 seats needed to form a government and forcing another ballot, one of the independents said.
“There is a possibility here that we end up with 75-all,” Tony Windsor told Australian Broadcasting Corp. radio. “We’ll make a determination, probably tomorrow morning.”