Minority government in the Tasmanian election

The Tasmanian election and the minority Liberal government it produced, gives us a lesson in how minority government can fail. It's a situation we must work towards avoiding Federally. Three red light candidates from Jacqui Lambie's party joined the Liberals to create a non-progressive state administration. 

Unfortunately none of the seven out-standing green light independent candidates that signed up for the Climate Rescue Accord were elected. The only progressive independent to be elected was Craig Garland who we ranked with an orange light.

More details on the Tasmanian election here.
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A successful outcome at a Federal level hinges on not just the erosion of Labor's majority. The Federal results must create a situation where the red light candidates in the lower house are not numerous enough for either major party to form government with them. The use of traffic light voting guides by swinging voters, especially in marginal seats, will help create a Federal minority government compelled to act decisively on climate.