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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Christopher Knaus

High-profile independents say they would negotiate with either major party in event of hung parliament

Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall
Allegra Spender (left) and Zali Steggall are among high-profile independents who are open to negotiation with either party in the event of a hung parliament following the 2022 federal election. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP

Most prominent independent candidates say they would negotiate with either Labor or the Liberals in the event of a hung parliament, with many indicating they would support whichever party met their policy demands on climate and integrity.

Guardian Australia asked more than a dozen high-profile lower house independent candidates and sitting crossbench MPs how they would approach negotiations with major parties in the event of a hung parliament.

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