Regardless of whoever wins the next federal election, it remains likely that Jacqui Lambie and Pauline Hanson will have the balance of power in the Senate.
And, under worst-case scenarios for both major parties, the Greens would be needed as well.
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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