From johnmenadue.com: Australia is likely to have a minority government after the upcoming election, with independents holding the balance of power and negotiating each issue individually.

Many voters critical of the major parties may prefer independents, hoping their presence will lead to improved government responsiveness, particularly on issues like climate change.

However, the independents need to decide in advance which major party they will support for forming a government, as this decision will influence legislative negotiations and the overall direction of policies.