How disappointing for the LNP in WA

[donnashuggy]

I'm shocked, I love the LNP

What happened?

[spotweldersfriend]

More like a boydate:)

[fourandsixpants · Accepted solution]

replying to nero:

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debra9275 wrote: I'm keeping in mind that It was 5.49 swing against LNP & a 4.83 swing against Labor not quite 1 % but almost. Those votes went to the greens & PUP. Should make for an interesting senate

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Both poor results for the 2 major parties, Clive bank rolled a seat for one of his staff members, the guy works for Clive...  Clive wants the carbon and Mining tax gone so it will help Tony

The end result is status quo LNP 3 Labor 1 and the other 2   no real news here at all

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not what I have read nero:

Labor, the Australian Greens and the Palmer United Party (PUP) are each likely to have picked up one seat in WA's re-run senate election, while the Liberals have seized two seats - but it is the elusive sixth spot that has many on edge.

If the government's third candidate, Linda Reynolds, does not win, it will be the worst result for the Liberals in the WA senate for 25 years.

But if Labor's Louise Pratt loses, it will be a blow to the ALP, which has criticised the federal government's refusal to release its Commission of Audit report before the WA poll, which reportedly contains recommendations for savage budget cuts.

[debra9275]

Foreign Affairs Minister and West Australian MP Julie Bishop said the Government had a "good opportunity" to negotiate with Mr Palmer.

"I get on very well with Clive Palmer," she told the ABC's Insiders program.

"I have had chats with Clive in the past. He is very entertaining as we saw in WA during the campaign. He can sing and he can dance.

LOL

nero, they say it may take weeks for that last seat to be decided, so don't count your chickens yet 

[freshwater-2]

in reply to paintsew007

2 hours ago

Foreign Affairs Minister and West Australian MP Julie Bishop said the Government had a "good opportunity" to negotiate with Mr Palmer.

"I get on very well with Clive Palmer," she told the ABC's Insiders program.

"I have had chats with Clive in the past. He is very entertaining as we saw in WA during the campaign. He can sing and he can dance.

OMG.  Is that the best comment Bishop could make about Palmer.?

Then again, maybe there isn't anything else to say about him.

[freshwater-2]

Foreign Affairs Minister and West Australian MP Julie Bishop said the Government had a "good opportunity" to negotiate with Mr Palmer.

"I get on very well with Clive Palmer," she told the ABC's Insiders program.

"I have had chats with Clive in the past. He is very entertaining as we saw in WA during the campaign. He can sing and he can dance.

OMG.  Is that the best comment Bishop could make about Palmer.?

Then again, maybe there isn't anything else to say about him.

[lakeland27]

 she was fond of telling people how well she got on with Rudd too.  sounds like she flirts with everyone. maybe sleaze got her where she is today

[silverfaun]

First preferences by groupEnrolment: 1,480,626Group Votes % Swing

Liberal	333,081	33.71	-5.49
Australian Labor Party	214,969	21.76	-4.83
The Greens (WA)	156,914	15.88	+6.39
Animal Justice Party	5,797	0.59	-0.15
Australian Christians	15,541	1.57	-0.07
Australian Fishing and Lifestyle Party	3,290	0.33	-0.11
Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party	5,167	0.52	-0.07
Sex Party	9,130	0.92	-0.57
Australian Sports Party	3,725	0.38	+0.15
Australian Voice Party	805	0.08	-0.01
Building Australia Party	741	0.07	+0.07
Australian Democrats	2,564	0.26	-0.03
DLP Democratic Labour	2,026	0.21	+0.21
Family First Party	7,069	0.72	+0.05
Freedom and Prosperity Party	561	0.06	-0.05
Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) Party	10,316	1.04	-0.03
Katter's Australian Party	799	0.08	-0.22
Liberal Democrats	17,425	1.76	-1.67
Mutual Party	703	0.07	+0.07
Palmer United Party	123,370	12.49	+7.48
Pirate Party	4,830	0.49	+0.49
Rise Up Australia Party	1,777	0.18	-0.11
Secular Party of Australia	712	0.07	-0.04
Shooters and Fishers	9,807	0.99	-0.05
Smokers Rights	2,748	0.28	-0.39
Socialist Alliance	643	0.07	+0.07
Outdoor Recreation Party (Stop The Greens)	1,937	0.20	+0.03
#Sustainable Population Party	2,634	0.27	+0.17
Republican Party of Australia	599	0.06	+0.06
The Nationals	30,619	3.10	-1.97
The Wikileaks Party	5,964	0.60	-0.15
Voluntary Euthanasia Party	6,052	0.61	+0.61
Unendorsed/Ungrouped Amalgamated	5,818	0.59	+0.56
Senate Ghost Groups Amalgamated	0	0.00	-0.40
FORMAL	988,133	97.12	-0.02
INFORMAL	29,332	2.88	+0.02
TOTAL Facts not wishful thinking lol

[polksaladallie]

   

[spotweldersfriend]

Abdala Bucaram could sing and dance too,but I wouldn't like him in parliament.

[lakeland27]

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@polksaladallie wrote:

   

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  she's a sleaze wot ? good thing they give him bromide to 'keep him safe '

[donnashuggy]

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@silverfaun wrote:

First preferences by groupEnrolment: 1,480,626Group Votes % Swing

Liberal	333,081	33.71	-5.49
Australian Labor Party	214,969	21.76	-4.83
The Greens (WA)	156,914	15.88	+6.39
Animal Justice Party	5,797	0.59	-0.15
Australian Christians	15,541	1.57	-0.07
Australian Fishing and Lifestyle Party	3,290	0.33	-0.11
Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party	5,167	0.52	-0.07
Sex Party	9,130	0.92	-0.57
Australian Sports Party	3,725	0.38	+0.15
Australian Voice Party	805	0.08	-0.01
Building Australia Party	741	0.07	+0.07
Australian Democrats	2,564	0.26	-0.03
DLP Democratic Labour	2,026	0.21	+0.21
Family First Party	7,069	0.72	+0.05
Freedom and Prosperity Party	561	0.06	-0.05
Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) Party	10,316	1.04	-0.03
Katter's Australian Party	799	0.08	-0.22
Liberal Democrats	17,425	1.76	-1.67
Mutual Party	703	0.07	+0.07
Palmer United Party	123,370	12.49	+7.48
Pirate Party	4,830	0.49	+0.49
Rise Up Australia Party	1,777	0.18	-0.11
Secular Party of Australia	712	0.07	-0.04
Shooters and Fishers	9,807	0.99	-0.05
Smokers Rights	2,748	0.28	-0.39
Socialist Alliance	643	0.07	+0.07
Outdoor Recreation Party (Stop The Greens)	1,937	0.20	+0.03
#Sustainable Population Party	2,634	0.27	+0.17
Republican Party of Australia	599	0.06	+0.06
The Nationals	30,619	3.10	-1.97
The Wikileaks Party	5,964	0.60	-0.15
Voluntary Euthanasia Party	6,052	0.61	+0.61
Unendorsed/Ungrouped Amalgamated	5,818	0.59	+0.56
Senate Ghost Groups Amalgamated	0	0.00	-0.40
FORMAL	988,133	97.12	-0.02
INFORMAL	29,332	2.88	+0.02
TOTAL Facts not wishful thinking lol

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Thanks silver, it is so disappointing to see such a large swing against the LNP isn't it? 😞