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Here’s a summary of the article "The Dilemma of Multiple Minor Right Parties: The 'Grand Senate Primary' Solution" in bullet points:
  • Senate Majority Challenge: Controlling the House is key in federal elections, but no laws pass without a Senate majority (39 out of 76 senators). The Coalition (30) and Labor (25) fall short, leaving 21 crossbench senators as pivotal players.
  • Historical Shift: From 1901-1949, the "first-past-the-post" system favored major parties, limiting minor party representation. The 1949 switch to proportional representation (14.29% of votes guarantees a senator) enabled crossbench growth.
  • Crossbench Evolution: The Democratic Labor Party (DLP) held influence in the 1950s-60s (around 6 senators). The Australian Democrats peaked in 1998 with 9 senators but later faded. Today, the Greens dominate the crossbench with 12 of 21 seats.
  • Labor-Greens Alliance: Labor has strategically supported the Greens, creating a stable left-leaning crossbench, unlike the fragmented minor right.
  • Minor Right Struggles: In 2022, minor right parties won 11.12% of votes (enough for 6 senators across states) but only secured 2 due to vote splintering. Current right-wing crossbenchers: Babet, Hanson, Rennick, Roberts (4 total).
  • Shared Minor Right Values: Despite differences, minor right parties agree on skepticism of climate narratives, rejecting "woke" ideology, pride in Australia, smaller government, and support for free enterprise and speech.
  • Four Strategies to Maximize Minor Right Power:
    • Merger: Unfeasible due to AEC rules and risks diluting distinct identities like the Liberals.
    • Preference Deals: Tried in 2022 but failed as 1/3 of votes leaked to the Coalition via preferences.
    • Summit: Leaders pick the strongest candidate per state, but consensus is hard to achieve.
    • Grand Primary: Each state holds a public event where minor right members vote for the best Senate candidate. A joint ticket (e.g., One Nation/Trumpet of Patriots/Libertarian) is formed, maximizing votes and legitimacy.
  • Grand Primary Benefits: Offers transparency, energizes supporters, and could attract broader public attention via live-streaming. Losing candidates’ supporters are likely to respect the democratic outcome.
  • Call to Action: Supporters of minor right parties are urged to share the Grand Primary idea with party leaders to boost Senate representation.
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