What message is the electorate trying to send here?
I don't know what the electorate is trying to do. ...but in effect, (if the count turns out as expected by pundits), they have given both Lib and Lab a message that they should negotiate a minority Government. It seems Labor has just declined that challenge. So it's up to the Libs to try and govern. Presumably Labor think it will end up a disaster. Four term Government in minority having to negotiate on issues to get things done. Might be interesting times. The journos will love it.
