The surprise is how closely they've got into bed together. The Greens have done very well out of this, as long as their base doesn't mind them selling out the carbon tax by putting climate change back into committee hell.
You can see some of those requirements are going to be a major thorn in the side of a Gillard government. They've essentially given the Greens a say in everything, and a blanket pass to poke their nose into anything they like.
If they give anywhere near the same amount of discretion to the Independents, the business of government is going to be completely unworkable.
You can see some of those requirements are going to be a major thorn in the side of a Gillard government. They've essentially given the Greens a say in everything, and a blanket pass to poke their nose into anything they like.
If they give anywhere near the same amount of discretion to the Independents, the business of government is going to be completely unworkable.
You're only as good as your bargaining position, and Gillard's position with the Greens is WEAK
Will be interested to see the deal Abbott chucks up with the Independents, if he forms government with them (as is likely)

