New book examines influence of back-benchers on law and politics

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Prior to the last Federal Election, Tony Abbott referred to the Senate as “feral” and argued against making deals with independents. Over the past 30 years however, Australians have been increasingly voting for minor parties and independent members of parliament – but are the major parties taking notice?

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