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Crossbenchers to continue holding Senate balance of power

Andrew Tillett

No matter who forms government after the next election, they will have to deal with a hostile Senate potentially thwarting claims to a legislative mandate.

While six minor party crossbenchers – and six Greens – are up for re-election, there will still be a core group of four remaining who won a six year term at the 2016 double dissolution election.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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