clive palmer unofficial king of oz, page-10

And if there is a double dissolution, the system being as it is, then micro parties only need a half normal size quota to win a senate seat, because all seats are up for grabs.


Half a quota but twice the opposition.

A bit like running in the rain: You get half as wet twice as quick.

I reckon people would vote differently in a DD than in a normal half-senate election. They would look at those who CAUSED them to have to endure another horrible election campaign and punish them. The greens could well hold their vote but the micro parties won't and even labor might see ANOTHER swing against them. How much support can they lose and still remain relevant?

Too much risk for too many people so it won't happen.