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In the new parliament the government is expected to need only the Greens to pass the legislation opposed by the Coalition. Counting is not finished but on present indications it won’t require any other Senate crossbenchers.

Despite a landslide election victory, Labor could soon lose its grip on historic heartlands as analysts suggest Australian voters are feeling taken for granted.

When the newspapers delivered their standard election-eve editorials, there were few surprises. Former Fairfax papers and smaller outlets offered qualified support for Labor, while the News Corp papers unashamedly championed the Coalition. In Adelaide, The Advertiser ran a curious line recommending a majority government of whatever persuasion, “lest our futures…

Labor is set to pick up three more seats in the Senate, paving the way for an easier path to passing laws through the upper house.

On Saturday, Labor won a thumping victory in the House of Representatives, and this has carried over to the Senate results.

Gambling harm advocates will focus on marginal seats in the final days of the election campaign, urging politicians across the spectrum to find their voice.

In this election, voters are more distrustful than ever of politicians, and the political heroes of 2022 have fallen from grace, swept from favour by independent players.

More transparency and action in areas such as whistleblower protections and gambling reform have been flagged as flashpoints for any minority government.

The balance between left and right in the upper house may not swing wildly, but even one or two seats changing hands could prove crucial

Support for independents still remains high after a record crossbench made it into parliament in 2022 but a number face serious challenges to retain seats.

As well as the election for the full House of Representatives, there will be an election on May 3 for 40 of the 76 senators. The 72 state senators have six-year terms, with half of them up for election every three years. The four territory senators are all up for…