Few take the Bernardi threat seriously
The real threat is that the shift away from the major parties will splinter the two-party system as early as the next election.
Laura Tingle, Political Editor
Laura Tingle writes on News specialising in Politics, Policy, Economy. Based in our Canberra newsroom, Laura has over 30 years experience as a reporter covering markets, economics and politics. Laura has won two Walkley awards and the Paul Lyneham award for Excellence in Press Gallery Journalism. She has been highly commended by the Walkley judges for investigative reporting.
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