Smaller parties could be decisive in some seats

A range of smaller political parties will be vying for votes this federal election from a growing number of Australians looking for alternatives to the Liberal, Labor, National and Greens parties. While many only have smaller, if any, chances of picking up a seat or two, the way they prefer the major parties could end up being decisive in several marginal seats.

Federal Leader of the United Australia Party Clive Palmer. Source: AAP