Australian PM secures slender majority
Turnbull’s Liberal-Nationals are expected to win 76 seats, the minimum for a majority
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull. PHOTO: REUTERS
SYDNEY:
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s conservative coalition secured enough seats to govern according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) projections on Monday. The results were confirmed after a cliffhanger July 2 election.
Turnbull’s Liberal-Nationals are expected to win 76 seats, the minimum for a majority. Meanwhile the opposition Labor party is predicted to win 69 seats, said ABC.
Counting is continuing in some closely fought contests and a final declaration may take several more days.
Industry Minister Christopher Pyne said the coalition had a clear mandate to deliver on its election promises. “Whether you win a grand final by one goal or six goals, a win is a win is a win,” Pyne told ABC radio.
The make-up of the Senate, where the government requires support for legislative changes, is still unclear.
However, small parties run by far-right politicians are on track to win several positions.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 12th, 2016.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s conservative coalition secured enough seats to govern according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) projections on Monday. The results were confirmed after a cliffhanger July 2 election.
Turnbull’s Liberal-Nationals are expected to win 76 seats, the minimum for a majority. Meanwhile the opposition Labor party is predicted to win 69 seats, said ABC.
Counting is continuing in some closely fought contests and a final declaration may take several more days.
Industry Minister Christopher Pyne said the coalition had a clear mandate to deliver on its election promises. “Whether you win a grand final by one goal or six goals, a win is a win is a win,” Pyne told ABC radio.
The make-up of the Senate, where the government requires support for legislative changes, is still unclear.
However, small parties run by far-right politicians are on track to win several positions.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 12th, 2016.