FED:Labor govt would be 'dysfunctional'

AAP General News (Australia)
08-22-2010
FED:Labor govt would be 'dysfunctional'

Mr ABBOTT says he's spoken briefly to each of the three incumbent independents.

He says he's had a brief conversation with Senator BOB BROWN of the Greens .. and he's
left messages for others.

Mr ABBOTT says he's looking forward to those discussions .. but adds they're really
just discussions to begin discussions.

It's expected the election will leave Australia with its first hung parliament since 1940.

Re-elected rural independents TONY WINDSOR .. ROB OAKESHOTT and BOB KATTER could be
the kingmakers in the lower house .. along with independent ANDREW WILKIE if he clinches
Denison in Tasmania.

AAP RTV jcd/sb/ajw/

KEYWORD: POLL10 ABBOTT 2 CANBERRA (REOPENS)

� 2010 AAP Information Services Pty Limited (AAP) or its Licensors.