... As expected, the Christian Democrats, together with the Shooters and Fishers Party will hold the balance of power jointly. Christian Democrat Reverend Fred Nile has for many years wielded influence, but some new names are expected to be added to the crossbench, including former federal Labor leader-turned One Nation candidate Mark Latham, libertarian David Leyonhjelm and the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party, whose new Upper House candidate has promised to focus on an "evidence-based" discussion on gun laws. China condemns resignations of Hong Kong's democracy politicians as a 'blatant challenge' to its authority, Joe Biden's climate pledge could help 'make our planet great again', Emmanuel Macron says, At least 74 migrants have died in the latest Mediterranean shipwreck tragedy, Scores of civilians killed in a 'massacre' during Ethiopia's growing Tigray crisis, Amnesty says. Shortly after the final preferences were distributed, Mr Leyonhjelm had to alter his profile from "NSW MLC for the Liberal Democrats" to "former senator". He said the Government had got its priorities wrong. But he said he would push for what he called "evidence-based" discussion, especially on gun laws. Australia and New Zealand will hold a 10-team trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition from next season, Follow our live coverage for the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic, Follow our live coverage of the US election aftermath. Party # Members % Members Animal Justice Party 2 5% Australian Labor Party 14 33% Christian Democractic Party 1 2% Your web browser is no longer supported. “She is welcome to apply like anyone else and she would be an excellent candidate,” he said. Cory Bernardi’s Australian Conservatives and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation are among the 19 parties who will contest next year's state election, as both sides of politics brace for the possibility of a hung parliament with right-wing parties holding the balance of power. Crime syndicate run from within Villawood Centre, PM pledges safety, security as asylum seeker vote looms, Lobbyist linked to PM helps lock in Future Submarine deal, Aged care Royal Commission hearings begin; complaints system in focus, Pope's peace call for Yemen given "sham" support: Houthi spokesman, Minister Cash to front court over AWU raid, NSW election: balance of power may rest in right-wing minors, Tas dual name review to give more power to regional Aboriginal groups, Download NSW election: balance of power may rest in right-wing minors (1.62 MB), 'Activist' right-wing minor parties eye balance of power in NSW, David Leyonhjelm to quit federal politics and contest NSW election, Mark Latham confirms political comeback with One Nation, Senior Liberals 'urged' independent to run for North Shore seat at NSW election, Antony Green: Why I've ditched my Lower House calculator for the NSW election. He has already struck preference deals with the Australian Conservatives, the Small Business Party, and the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party. Furious with Twitter's fact checking, Trump's supporters are flocking to a new app to spread claims. One of the greatest things a member of Parliament can do is to speak for the vulnerable. Senator Bernadi praised Ms Smith’s star power in the conservative movement but stressed he had no say in preselections, which would be decided by the party’s local membership. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It is expected to easily win at least one and possibly two spots. Crossbenchers hold the balance of power in the NSW Legislative Council. Crossbenchers hold the balance of power in the NSW Legislative Council. This is also true of the State parliaments. ". "My objective in the NSW Upper House, if I am fortunate enough to be elected, is to wake up some of the characters and make it a more activist chamber — pushing forward with policy agendas instead of just responding to [what] the government does," Mr Latham said. Asked whether she would consider an upper or lower seat, she said: “I haven’t made any decisions”. The Shooters are locked in a battle with the Government as it tries to win back the marginal seat of Orange, where last week Gladys Berejiklian promised a multi-million dollar stadium, if voters supported the Nationals candidate. James Robertson was a reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald. The coalition will have to rely on five votes from the expanded upper house crossbench to pass legislation after the final preferences were distributed on Monday afternoon. Crossbenchers will hold the balance of power in the NSW upper house after the Liberal-National coalition lost three seats in the state's Legislative Council.

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