there's an assumption here that we can know what was in voters minds. Did they vot Lib or Cory? I don't know, does anyone?
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. Voting above the line gives us a pretty good idea they voted for Lib.
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I don't say there's no argument, just that it's a bit more complex than he should be replaced by a lib 1/2
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. Senate casual vacancies are chosen by State Parliament. Person chosen must be from the same party.
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l ikebana Albert Field?
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should be a rule for all MPs elected on a party ticket.
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What about another DD? Turnbull's rule changes really worked last time
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@GrogsGamut@FinancialReview Set's (or at least reinfoces) a bad precedent. Senators owe their position to voters not partiesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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still doesn't stop a senator who wants to quit from crossing the floor and voting an independent.
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When we vote for the senate, we're voting for individuals, not parties. Those of us that vote below the line, at least.
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Bernadi only got 2043 below the line votes. Not enough to be elected to local council in some areas
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