PM Turnbull has secured the support of two more cross benchers and seems likely to be able to form a coalition government 9 July 2016
Victorian independent Cathy McGowan and Tasmanian Andrew Wilkie made the commitments, giving the Coalition 76 votes it needs to govern in minority.
The pair join north Queensland MP Bob Katter in committing themselves to supporting the Coalition on the vital votes.
Vote counting is still underway but a result is not expected until later this week
Turnbull's Liberal Party may yet even win enough seats to govern with a slim majority but he's not calling a victory yet while opposition leader Bill Shorten has said a Coalition win was now likely:
"It is likely in the coming days that the Liberals will scrape over the line.
"But the combination of a prime minister with no authority, a government with no direction and a Liberal Party at war with itself will see Australians back at the polls within the year."
ABC have more here.
Yes folks, Brexit happened in one night with instant and remarkable consequences but Australia are still counting the votes from their turn in the political limelight last Saturday and we can look forward to it all again sometime soon.
AUD likely to get some support from the conclusion of the uncertainties but there's bigger stuff going on around the globe that will be the main drivers still.
Time for me to head out so I'll wish you all a great week-end.
Aussie PM Turnbull nudging nearer to victory
