Sat, 21st, Feb, 2026: Georgie Purcell- Senator, N Vic. Animal Justice Party, Why Minor Parties and Independents matter in our Political System!
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- Balance of Power: When neither the Government nor the Opposition holds a majority—common in the Victorian Legislative Council and the Federal Senate—the crossbench decides whether legislation passes or fails.
- Specialised Representation: They give a voice to specific issues (e.g., animal welfare, environmental protection, or local community needs) that major parties may overlook to maintain broad appeal.
- Accountability and Scrutiny: Independents and minor parties can force detailed inquiries into government activity and extract amendments to bills that improve transparency and fairness.
- Diversity of Perspective: They represent the growing portion of the electorate (over 30% in recent years) that no longer feels aligned with the traditional Labor or Coalition blocks.
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