Newsroom edition: why a hung parliament may be good for Australia – Full Story podcast

Voters are increasingly moving away from the major political parties as polls suggest a growing preference for independent or minor party candidates, with about a third of voters expected to support such options. Both Labor and the Coalition have struggled to offer bold or substantive policy solutions on key issues like the cost of living, raising concerns about their ability to address pressing challenges. This shift could make-parlment more productive by reducing gridlock and allowing for more nimble decision-making without the constraints of major party orthodoxy.