Business leaders are sweating over a possible minority parliament after next year’s federal election, warning politicians against short-term thinking and messy instability.
Telstra boss Vicki Brady said on Thursday that if neither party wins a majority at the poll, which is expected by May, it could undermine economic management and investment in much-needed infrastructure.
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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
Lucas Baird is a journalist based in The Australian Financial Review's Sydney office. Connect with Lucas on Twitter. Email Lucas at lucas.baird@afr.com
