Gillard to continue in office after deal with independents

Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s Labour Party will form a minority government to rule Australia after two independent politicians backed her coalition.

Gillard to continue in office after deal with independents
Tue, 07 Sep, 2010 - 08:15

Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s Labour Party will form a minority government to rule Australia after two independent politicians backed her coalition.

The decision announced today by Tony Windsor and Robb Oakeshott gives Ms Gillard’s party control of 76 seats in the 150-seat House or Representatives.

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