Preferences could give micro-parties big part in WA politics

The Fluoride Free WA Party

The Fluoride Free WA Party Source: SBS

The old adage roughly goes, "If you want something done, then do it yourself." Or, perhaps, you could try forming a political party, doing a clever preference deal, taking the balance of power and negotiating with the government of the day to do it for you.


Ryan Emery, Michelle Chen report.


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