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High Court orders new Senate poll for WA


http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/latest/a/21534031/high-court-orders-new-senate-poll-for-wa/


West Australians will go back to the polls within weeks for an unprecedented standalone Senate election after the High Court today voided the results of last year’s disputed ballot.

High Court Justice Kenneth Hayne, sitting as the Court of Disputed Returns, granted the Australian Electoral Commission’s request for a fresh poll after agreeing the loss of 1370 ballot papers affected the close result.

It is understood Prime Minister Tony Abbott will have responsibility for setting the election date.

With the Constitution setting a minimum 33 days for an election campaign, March 29 looms as the earliest date Mr Abbott could call the poll.

Complicating the choice of dates is the need to avoid a clash with the Easter school holidays, which run from April 12 to April 27.

Delaying the election to May would also put the campaign period into the run up to the Federal Budget, when the Government is expected to make a raft of swingeing and unpopular cuts.

A Senate only election in just one State has never been held.

The new poll is expected to cost taxpayers at least $13 million.

It has the potential to cost the Liberals one of the three seats it won in September, making Mr Abbott more reliant on crossbenchers to pass key legislation.

The AEC has been deeply embarrassed by the lost votes bungle.

The initial count gave Palmer United Party’s Dio Wang and Labor Senator Louise Pratt the last two seats but a re-count awarded the seats to the Sports Party’s Wayne Dropulich and the Greens’ Scott Ludlam.

The result hinged on whether the Australian Christian Party or the Shooters and Fishers Party were eliminated first.

PUP and Labor benefited with the Shooters 14 votes ahead but the re-count gave the Christians a 12-vote gap, changing preference flows.

Analysis of the original tallies show that if the ballot papers had not been lost, the Shooters would have been one vote ahead, delivering the seats to PUP and Labor.

The AEC argued that a new election was required because the number of lost votes exceeded the margin.

So with a potential hostile senate after this result and a possibility of a DD … Abbott could be gone in months.

I expect this election will be held on Saturday 5 April. Abbott will want the election held before the May budget (which will have numerous unpopular measures), and the recent Nielsen poll may influence his decision on the date.

Unlike the Griffith by-election, there will be a swing against the Government. The Barnett government in WA has declined in popularity since the September Federal election due to the unpopular shark cull and other reasons. Federally, Bludgertrack is tracking a 7% swing against the Federal Coalition in WA.

The Coalition will have difficulty holding their three seats. They may still do so with a 5% swing, although with a swing of that size their third seat would go to the WA Nationals rather than the Liberals. ALP would win 2 seats and the Greens 1; PUP would be shut out because their preferences would be needed to elect a third Coalition candidate. It is also possible with a 5% swing that the Greens will not win the final seat. The ALP will exceed two quotas, so they will get a seat, but the ALP may not deliver enough surplus votes to ensure the Greens win the final seat.

With a 10% swing, the Coalition will be unlikely to win three seats. In this scenario, the Coalition candidate (most likely WA Nationals) will be competing with PUP for the final seat. Most likely, PUP will get the final seat if they receive ALP and Greens preferences.

The critical point is when the result swings from four conservatives (Coalition/PUP) and two progressives (ALP/Greens) to a three-three split. This occurs with a swing around the 5% to 7% range, so with a likely 7% swing we may see another close election even more contentious than the last. Minor party votes will be crucial.

Less Coalition senators = more entertainment as they can't get their bills through the senate.

Thanks to scott morrison, Tony will secure an even greater majority.
They should build a statue of scott on Manus Island.
Good to see you chanting "go scott go" greenswin. A rare moment of lucidity

This is bad news for the women basher. ;D
No wonder longweekend is in hiding, so far he is wrong in every prediction he's made. ;D

aquascoot wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 12:10pm:

Thanks to scott morrison, Tony will secure an even greater majority. They should build a statue of scott on Manus Island. Good to see you chanting "go scott go" greenswin. A rare moment of lucidity

Is Scott Morrison a W.A Senator?


Which Party?

Meanwhile will the real scott step forward


http://fieldnotes.org.au

Fit of Absent Mindeness wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 12:05pm:

Less Coalition senators = more entertainment as they can't get their bills through the senate.

Yes - a double dissolution - I wish Rudd hadn't resigned.

Bam wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 11:39am:

I expect this election will be held on Saturday 5 April. Abbott will want the election held before the May budget (which will have numerous unpopular measures), and the recent Nielsen poll may influence his decision on the date. Unlike the Griffith by-election, there will be a swing against the Government. The Barnett government in WA has declined in popularity since the September Federal election due to the unpopular shark cull and other reasons. Federally, Bludgertrack is tracking a 7% swing against the Federal Coalition in WA. The Coalition will have difficulty holding their three seats. They may still do so with a 5% swing, although with a swing of that size their third seat would go to the WA Nationals rather than the Liberals. ALP would win 2 seats and the Greens 1; PUP would be shut out because their preferences would be needed to elect a third Coalition candidate. It is also possible with a 5% swing that the Greens will not win the final seat. The ALP will exceed two quotas, so they will get a seat, but the ALP may not deliver enough surplus votes to ensure the Greens win the final seat. With a 10% swing, the Coalition will be unlikely to win three seats. In this scenario, the Coalition candidate (most likely WA Nationals) will be competing with PUP for the final seat. Most likely, PUP will get the final seat if they receive ALP and Greens preferences. The critical point is when the result swings from four conservatives (Coalition/PUP) and two progressives (ALP/Greens) to a three-three split. This occurs with a swing around the 5% to 7% range, so with a likely 7% swing we may see another close election even more contentious than the last. Minor party votes will be crucial.

You can only hope there's a swing. Barnett is on the nose - and Greg Hunt should be too, but Abbott has had time to gather some bad publicity about Labor and will no doubt push out some very negative propaganda in the meantime.

Let's hope there are a few environmentalists in WA who don't want the state wiped out with mining by a gungho Federal and state government who don't respect our heritage and environmental laws. These protections have taken a long time to become established yet the current government can remove them in an instant.

aquascoot wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 12:10pm:

Thanks to scott morrison, Tony will secure an even greater majority. They should build a statue of scott on Manus Island.

Pollbludger is tracking a large swing against the Coalition in the polls in WA. Your remarks are nothing more than wishful thinking without any evidence to support it.

mantra wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 12:35pm:

Bam wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:39am: I expect this election will be held on Saturday 5 April. Abbott will want the election held before the May budget (which will have numerous unpopular measures), and the recent Nielsen poll may influence his decision on the date. Unlike the Griffith by-election, there will be a swing against the Government. The Barnett government in WA has declined in popularity since the September Federal election due to the unpopular shark cull and other reasons. Federally, Bludgertrack is tracking a 7% swing against the Federal Coalition in WA. The Coalition will have difficulty holding their three seats. They may still do so with a 5% swing, although with a swing of that size their third seat would go to the WA Nationals rather than the Liberals. ALP would win 2 seats and the Greens 1; PUP would be shut out because their preferences would be needed to elect a third Coalition candidate. It is also possible with a 5% swing that the Greens will not win the final seat. The ALP will exceed two quotas, so they will get a seat, but the ALP may not deliver enough surplus votes to ensure the Greens win the final seat. With a 10% swing, the Coalition will be unlikely to win three seats. In this scenario, the Coalition candidate (most likely WA Nationals) will be competing with PUP for the final seat. Most likely, PUP will get the final seat if they receive ALP and Greens preferences. The critical point is when the result swings from four conservatives (Coalition/PUP) and two progressives (ALP/Greens) to a three-three split. This occurs with a swing around the 5% to 7% range, so with a likely 7% swing we may see another close election even more contentious than the last. Minor party votes will be crucial. You can only hope there's a swing. Barnett is on the nose - and Greg Hunt should be too, but Abbott has had time to gather some bad publicity about Labor and will no doubt push out some very negative propaganda in the meantime.

Numerous companies have dished out their own bad news since the government was elected. People who are freshly out of work do not tend to vote for incumbent governments or candidates.

____ wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 11:11am:

Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens

You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you?

gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 1:22pm:

____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you?

He's probably expecting machinations that involve blocking of supply and a dismissal. I doubt that will happen.

What is more likely is a new Senate election, a reduction in WA conservatives from four to three and a corresponding increase in WA progressives. This would make it more difficult for Abbott to get legislation though the Senate.

Bam wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 1:44pm:

gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:22pm: ____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you? He's probably expecting machinations that involve blocking of supply and a dismissal. I doubt that will happen. What is more likely is a new Senate election, a reduction in WA conservatives from four to three and a corresponding increase in WA progressives. This would make it more difficult for Abbott to get legislation though the Senate.

But it still won't affect Abbott's Prime Ministership, so the thread title is, as usual, wrong and misleading(/a lie)

gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 3:44pm:

Bam wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:44pm: gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:22pm: ____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you? He's probably expecting machinations that involve blocking of supply and a dismissal. I doubt that will happen. What is more likely is a new Senate election, a reduction in WA conservatives from four to three and a corresponding increase in WA progressives. This would make it more difficult for Abbott to get legislation though the Senate. But it still won't affect Abbott's Prime Ministership, so the thread title is, as usual, wrong and misleading(/a lie)

Abbott has gotta go -
his PMship has been a disaster.

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Bobby. wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 3:53pm:

gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 3:44pm: Bam wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:44pm: gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:22pm: ____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you? He's probably expecting machinations that involve blocking of supply and a dismissal. I doubt that will happen. What is more likely is a new Senate election, a reduction in WA conservatives from four to three and a corresponding increase in WA progressives. This would make it more difficult for Abbott to get legislation though the Senate. But it still won't affect Abbott's Prime Ministership, so the thread title is, as usual, wrong and misleading(/a lie) Abbott has gotta go - his PMship has been a disaster.

Then wait 2 and a half years and you'll get the chance to vote him out.

Quote:

Then wait 2 and a half years and you'll get the chance to vote him out.

That's too long -
this country will look like Detroit by then.

Don't any of you think there will be a big disinterest in voting again like there was in Qld recently.... ?

Be interesting to see if WAers have Australia's interest at heart or just want to give someone the finger.

Bobby. wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 4:05pm:

Quote: Then wait 2 and a half years and you'll get the chance to vote him out. That's too long - this country will look like Detroit by then.

That's what people thought about Rudd/Gillard too bobby.

gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 4:25pm:

Bobby. wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 4:05pm: Quote: Then wait 2 and a half years and you'll get the chance to vote him out. That's too long - this country will look like Detroit by then. That's what people thought about Rudd/Gillard too bobby.

It's  your fault Gizmo - you voted for Abbott.

I hope he loses his senate majority needed to repeal the carbon tax.

Bring on the DD you promised Abbott.

Hah! This is great! Suffer you simian!

WA LNP is really on the nose!

Grendel wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 4:24pm:

Be interesting to see if WAers have Australia's interest at heart or just want to give someone the finger.

Why not do both? :)

Bam wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 1:44pm:

gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:22pm: ____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you? He's probably expecting machinations that involve blocking of supply and a dismissal. I doubt that will happen. What is more likely is a new Senate election, a reduction in WA conservatives from four to three and a corresponding increase in WA progressives. This would make it more difficult for Abbott to get legislation though the Senate.

So do I. But it should.

Whitlam (a far more competent PM in a far more competent government) was sacked for far less.

By an opposition which closely resembled The Simian and his motley crew in many ways.

Bobby. wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 4:27pm:

gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 4:25pm: Bobby. wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 4:05pm: Quote: Then wait 2 and a half years and you'll get the chance to vote him out. That's too long - this country will look like Detroit by then. That's what people thought about Rudd/Gillard too bobby. It's  your fault Gizmo - you voted for Abbott.

Yeah but I voted for Rudd in 07 too

Kat wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 4:55pm:

Bam wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:44pm: gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:22pm: ____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you? He's probably expecting machinations that involve blocking of supply and a dismissal. I doubt that will happen. What is more likely is a new Senate election, a reduction in WA conservatives from four to three and a corresponding increase in WA progressives. This would make it more difficult for Abbott to get legislation though the Senate. So do I. But it should. Whitlam (a far more competent PM in a far more competent government) was sacked for far less. By an opposition which closely resembled The Simian and his motley crew in many ways.

And the Whitlam sacking was a misuse of the GG's power. Which is why Kerr got sacked as a result.

St George of the Garden wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 4:29pm:

Hah! This is great! Suffer you simian! WA LNP is really on the nose!

Yet we all know...  and you've mentioned it in the past monkey boy that the people know the difference between State and Federal issues.  :D ;D :D ;D :D

gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 5:01pm:

Bobby. wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 4:27pm: gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 4:25pm: Bobby. wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 4:05pm: Quote: Then wait 2 and a half years and you'll get the chance to vote him out. That's too long - this country will look like Detroit by then. That's what people thought about Rudd/Gillard too bobby. It's  your fault Gizmo - you voted for Abbott. Yeah but I voted for Rudd in 07 too

Really - so did I.

Luckily since then I voted Greens so I can't be blamed for any of this nightmare.

gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 3:44pm:

Bam wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:44pm: gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:22pm: ____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you? He's probably expecting machinations that involve blocking of supply and a dismissal. I doubt that will happen. What is more likely is a new Senate election, a reduction in WA conservatives from four to three and a corresponding increase in WA progressives. This would make it more difficult for Abbott to get legislation though the Senate. But it still won't affect Abbott's Prime Ministership, so the thread title is, as usual, wrong and misleading(/a lie)

not necessarily, If Abbott cannot get his legislation to remove the carbon tax through he says he will go to DD and that will affect his PM'ship

John Smith wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 6:26pm:

gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 3:44pm: Bam wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:44pm: gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:22pm: ____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you? He's probably expecting machinations that involve blocking of supply and a dismissal. I doubt that will happen. What is more likely is a new Senate election, a reduction in WA conservatives from four to three and a corresponding increase in WA progressives. This would make it more difficult for Abbott to get legislation though the Senate. But it still won't affect Abbott's Prime Ministership, so the thread title is, as usual, wrong and misleading(/a lie) not necessarily, If Abbott cannot get his legislation to remove the carbon tax through he says he will go to DD and that will affect his PM'ship

Good - another election.

Looks like Bill Shorten will be our new PM  soon.

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Bobby. wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 6:35pm:

John Smith wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 6:26pm: gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 3:44pm: Bam wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:44pm: gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:22pm: ____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you? He's probably expecting machinations that involve blocking of supply and a dismissal. I doubt that will happen. What is more likely is a new Senate election, a reduction in WA conservatives from four to three and a corresponding increase in WA progressives. This would make it more difficult for Abbott to get legislation though the Senate. But it still won't affect Abbott's Prime Ministership, so the thread title is, as usual, wrong and misleading(/a lie) not necessarily, If Abbott cannot get his legislation to remove the carbon tax through he says he will go to DD and that will affect his PM'ship Good - another election. Looks like Bill Shorten will be our new PM  soon.

Hang on Bobby ... don't get to carried away ...
just because Abbott SAID he'll go to a DD, it doesn't mean he will ... I think he's too gutless to try it.

John Smith wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 6:44pm:

Bobby. wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 6:35pm: John Smith wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 6:26pm: gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 3:44pm: Bam wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:44pm: gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:22pm: ____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you? He's probably expecting machinations that involve blocking of supply and a dismissal. I doubt that will happen. What is more likely is a new Senate election, a reduction in WA conservatives from four to three and a corresponding increase in WA progressives. This would make it more difficult for Abbott to get legislation though the Senate. But it still won't affect Abbott's Prime Ministership, so the thread title is, as usual, wrong and misleading(/a lie) not necessarily, If Abbott cannot get his legislation to remove the carbon tax through he says he will go to DD and that will affect his PM'ship Good - another election. Looks like Bill Shorten will be our new PM  soon. Hang on Bobby ... don't get to carried away ... just because Abbott SAID he'll go to a DD, it doesn't mean he will ... I think he's too gutless to try it.

I doubt he would. Abbott's already racking up the lies and broken promises at a rate not seen since Howard's first term. With this legacy of lies, who is going to notice one more?

gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 1:22pm:

____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you?

A hostile new senate later this year could force abbott to a losing DD.

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a re-count awarded the seats to the Sports Party’s Wayne Dropulich and the Greens’ Scott Ludlam.

I see Green_poo and other leftards are celebrating that this 2 Senate seat re-election will somehow change the current government

But currently Ludlums' in the seat - who should lose his seat if sanity prevails

So why are the Greens celebrating Ludlum losing his seat?

Maqqa wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 9:40pm:

Quote: a re-count awarded the seats to the Sports Party’s Wayne Dropulich and the Greens’ Scott Ludlam. I see Green_poo and other leftards are celebrating that this 2 Senate seat re-election will somehow change the current government But currently Ludlums' in the seat - who should lose his seat if sanity prevails So why are the Greens celebrating Ludlum losing his seat?

Because with Abbott and Barnett on the nose in WA, a swing against the government in the 5% to 10% range is likely. This would be likely to change the WA Senate result from an unbalanced 4-2 in favour of conservatives to a fairer 3-3 mix. The Liberals are not likely to win all 3 seats (the third conservative seat will be WA Nats or PUP on Liberal preferences).

Bam wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 9:48pm:

Maqqa wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 9:40pm: Quote: a re-count awarded the seats to the Sports Party’s Wayne Dropulich and the Greens’ Scott Ludlam. I see Green_poo and other leftards are celebrating that this 2 Senate seat re-election will somehow change the current government But currently Ludlums' in the seat - who should lose his seat if sanity prevails So why are the Greens celebrating Ludlum losing his seat? Because with Abbott and Barnett on the nose in WA, a swing against the government in the 5% to 10% range is likely. This would be likely to change the WA Senate result from an unbalanced 4-2 in favour of conservatives to a fairer 3-3 mix. The Liberals are not likely to win all 3 seats (the third conservative seat will be WA Nats or PUP on Liberal preferences).

So you say

But the Greens represent mining jobs destruction

WA won't make that mistake again

____ wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 8:48pm:

gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:22pm: ____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you? A hostile new senate later this year could force abbott to a losing DD.

I hope so because the Greens should lose even more votes this time around

Maqqa wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 9:49pm:

But the Greens represent mining jobs destruction

whereas Abbott represents job destruction in every other industry  ;D ;D ;D

Maqqa wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 9:51pm:

____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 8:48pm: gizmo_2655 wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 1:22pm: ____ wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11am: Just in A new election WOO HOO ! Abbott's nightmare is real ! Go Scott … Go Greens You do know that a Senate election isn't going to affect the house of reps, don't you? A hostile new senate later this year could force abbott to a losing DD. I hope so because the Greens should lose even more votes this time around

Yet abbott doesn't have the lie factor …. he is known to be a big liar now so will not catch so many out.

Maqqa wrote on Feb 18^th, 2014 at 9:49pm:

Bam wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 9:48pm: Maqqa wrote on Feb 18th, 2014 at 9:40pm: Quote: a re-count awarded the seats to the Sports Party’s Wayne Dropulich and the Greens’ Scott Ludlam. I see Green_poo and other leftards are celebrating that this 2 Senate seat re-election will somehow change the current government But currently Ludlums' in the seat - who should lose his seat if sanity prevails So why are the Greens celebrating Ludlum losing his seat? Because with Abbott and Barnett on the nose in WA, a swing against the government in the 5% to 10% range is likely. This would be likely to change the WA Senate result from an unbalanced 4-2 in favour of conservatives to a fairer 3-3 mix. The Liberals are not likely to win all 3 seats (the third conservative seat will be WA Nats or PUP on Liberal preferences). So you say But the Greens represent mining jobs destruction WA won't make that mistake again

That is why WA will reject the conservatives. Mining jobs are being lost across WA and unemployment there is rising sharply.