Good timing and hard work: behind the election's 'Greenslide'
- Written by: Kate Crowley, Adjunct Associate Professor, Public and Environmental Policy, University of Tasmania
During Saturday’s election, 31.5% of the voters deserted the major parties, with a swag of female teal independents tipping Liberal MPs out of their heartland urban seats.
By contrast, the underestimated Greens had a sensational election, surprising many pundits with the strength of their support.
Even though their lower house vote increased...
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