<p>The latest polling shows the Coalition is best placed to form a government, though likely in minority, currently falling two seats short of a majority. Labor has teamed up with the Coalition to place caps on political spending, which cross-bench MPs and senators say is a "stitch up" to stifle competition.  So what role could the independents play in a Coalition minority government?</p><ul><li>GUEST: Laura Tingle, Chief Political Correspondent, 7.30</li><li>PRODUCER: Catherine Zengerer</li></ul>

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Laura Tingle's Canberra: what role would independents play in a Coalition minority government

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