The era of majority rule is ending. Here’s what happens next
An ethnically diverse society – less amenable to political labelling – is leading a profound shift from the old two-party divide towards European-style minority government.
Last week a political dam finally burst, pointing to a shift away from traditional Australian majoritarian politics to European-style minority government.
The Tasmanian election, federal and state byelections, plus the Brisbane City Council vote, suggest a phalanx of Greens, minor groupings, teals and other independents could wag the policy tail of future Labor or Coalition-led minority governments.
Andrew ClarkSenior writerAndrew Clark is a former editor of The Sun-Herald and Australian Business. He was a correspondent in Europe and North America, a political correspondent in Canberra and has been a journalist for more than 55 years. Email Andrew at aclark@afr.com.au
