Chris Minns' minority government may need to go slow — and that could prove to be good for NSW

New Premier Chris Minns will need to keep the many independents on side to pass bills. (AAP: Steven Saphore)

The new Chris Minns government will face more scrutiny given its minority status, but the results may be better for the people of New South Wales, according to a former independent powerbroker.

If history is anything to go by, the 58th government won't be unstable because it's two seats short of a majority — but it will face some heavy interrogation.