AAP/Lukas Coch May 5, 2022 Explainer: what happens if the 2022 election results in a hung parliament? Anne Twomey, University of Sydney When no party can immediately form a majority government, the negotiations begin – and the role of the crossbenchers becomes extremely important.
Cross-benchers Kerryn Phelps, Julia Banks and Rebekah Sharkie celebrate the passing of the Medevac bill. AAP/Lukas Coch February 12, 2019 The government was defeated on the ‘medevac’ bill, but that does not mean the end of the government Anne Twomey, University of Sydney While the Constitution was brought into play in the debate on this bill, it actually has little to say on the matter – and the government can still govern despite its passing.
A minority government is still possible to manage, but will make Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s job that bit tougher. AAP/Mick Tsikas October 21, 2018 Explainer: what is a hung parliament and how would it affect the passage of legislation? Anne Twomey, University of Sydney A minority government would not mean the government would fall - but it would make governing more difficult.