"If the new senate plays ducks and drakes after Jul 1 the libs will have no option but to go for a DD. To do otherwise would be a fatal show of weakness."
Do you really think so hanrahan?
If the polls showed voting intention was 50-50 it would be a risks to have a DD but at least Abbott would have a chance
But If the polls stay as they are or get worse it would be political suicide for Abbott to go to the polls.