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So how does this split play out with the Prime Minister position?
In essence, both Labor and the coalition will have to try and get the support of enough independents to form a government. That means making deals.
As the incumbent, convention says Ms Gillard has the first chance to do this.
Whoever manages to form government will be the Prime Minister.