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Jennifer Curtin, Professor of Politics and Policy, University of Auckland

Could Australia's new independent and Green MPs be key to better trans-Tasman relations?

Supporters of independent candidate Kylea Tink celebrate her victory over the Liberal incumbent in North Sydney. Getty Images

Almost two weeks on from the Australian federal election and the Australian Labor Party looks set to govern alone with 77 seats, despite securing only 32% of the primary vote.

The Liberal and National parties were also beset by primary vote losses, while the winners appear to be the multitude of old and new small parties and independents. Between them, these outsiders have scooped up more than 30% of the vote in the House of Representatives.

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