While One Nation watched from the sidelines, two senators helped secure Scott Morrison's biggest policy of this entire term. The Centre Alliance is a socially progressive, pro-business party. It's also a savvy political operation.
It was a question on the lips of many as the government focused solely on wooing the Centre Alliance and Jacqui Lambie to secure the passage of its signature election promise - the $158 billion income tax cut package.
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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com