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9aaa73f0 on October 1, 2024 10:10 pm In theory a Double-Dissolution benefits minor parties because of the reduced quota, and therefore should be welcomed by The Greens. But on this issue the double-dissolution is to force the adoption of a policy that most Greens voters are in support of, but the party is blocking. The Greens have to choose between alienating their voters and getting a DD, or going to a regular election and rebuilding their support.
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In theory a Double-Dissolution benefits minor parties because of the reduced quota, and therefore should be welcomed by The Greens.
But on this issue the double-dissolution is to force the adoption of a policy that most Greens voters are in support of, but the party is blocking.
The Greens have to choose between alienating their voters and getting a DD, or going to a regular election and rebuilding their support.