The Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie says he is prepared to “have a conversation” with Anthony Albanese about being the Speaker of the lower house in the event Labor seeks a presiding officer from outside its own ranks.
Wilkie said on Monday he thought an approach from the new prime minister was unlikely because, in his view, Labor was on track to win 77 seats. The new government reached 76 seats on Monday night after Macnamara was called.
