Teals flag possible reversal of electoral reforms as Coalition holds off on support
Labor is attempting to ram through its electoral reform package, alarming crossbenchers who say they could seek to overturn the laws if there's a minority government after the election.
Teal independents have accused Labor of an “appalling” and “bad faith” effort to rush its electoral reform package through Parliament, saying they could use the balance of power to overturn the laws if the upcoming election results in a hung parliament.
While framing the overhaul of Australia's election rules as a once-in-a-generation reform, the Albanese government is attempting to pass it within two weeks and without an inquiry into its potential impacts.
The Coalition will shoot down such attempts to further scrutinise the bill but won't make a final decision on whether to support it until it is brought to the Senate next week.
While Labor argues the laws are designed to curb the influence of billionaires like Clive Palmer on Australian elections, crossbenchers have described them as a major party “stitch-up” designed to slow the rise of minor parties and independents.
