預算案要通過Senate先成事實。
ie 要39票
所以啲 minor party 同 independent 既影響力非常之大。
因為 Liberal (Coalition) 要佢地既票!
The Current Senate – until June 30, 2014
Coalition 34
A.L.P. 31
Greens 9
D.L.P. (Madigan) 1
Independent (Xenophon) 1
TOTAL 76
The New Senate – from July 1, 2014
Coalition 33
A.L.P. 26
Greens 9
Palmer United Party 3
D.L.P. (Madigan) 1
Liberal Democrats (Leyonhjelm) 1
Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party (Muir) 1
Family First (Day) 1
Independent (Xenophon) 1
TOTAL 76