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Understanding minority government

Snow covered hills behind Parliament House (AAP).

Snow covered hills behind Parliament House (AAP). Credit: AAPIMAGE

With a federal election just weeks away, a minority government seems increasingly likely. So, what is minority government?


You might have heard the term minority government thrown around a lot this campaign.

Associate Professor Paul Williams from Griffith University believes that for good reason, we need to know it.

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