What do the major and minor parties stand for?

This election is shaping up to be a tight race between the two major parties, Liberal and Labor. In the event of a hung parliament, minor parties and Independents will be power brokers, exchanging their support for policy compromises. But who are the key minor players? And what do they stand for?

Voters filling in their ballot papers. Source: AEC

Highlights

• The Greens are socially progressive, and this election they're pushing for mental health and dental appointments to be included in Medicare.
• Founded and funded by mining billionaire Clive Palmer is the United Australia Party with policies including no compulsory COVID-19 vaccinations
• One Nation is opposed to both major parties and will preference minor parties. It was founded in the late 1990's by Pauline Hanson

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The Senate paper often has a large number of candidates and niche parties vying for your vote.

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A full list of policies for each party can be found on their website. 

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