Receiving preferences doesn't mean receiving a mandate
This is an old post, but after the last election, it does seem like Labor has a mandate, with a 5 point swing towards them in the senate and 2 in the house. This time, having more votes and a larger swing than any party or coalition of parties.
This is an old post, but after the last election, it does seem like Labor has a mandate, with a 5 point swing towards them in the senate and 2 in the house. This time, having more votes and a larger swing than any party or coalition of parties.