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Australian parties seek backing of independents

Leaders of Australia's two major political parties lobbied for support from independent lawmakers to stitch together the nation's first minority government since World War II after the closest elections in almost 50 years.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Australia's first female prime minister who seized power in an internal Labor Party coup only two months ago, said Aug. 21 she will remain the nation's caretaker leader during the "anxious days ahead'' as vote counting continues.

Both Gillard and Liberal leader Tony Abbott have initiated talks with three independents in the House of Representatives, as well as The Greens party, in a bid to secure votes in the House of Representatives. (AP)

Shukan ST: September 3, 2010

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World News Australian parties seek backing of independents Leaders of Australia's two major political parties lobbied for support from independent lawmakers to stitch together the nation's first minority government since World War II after the closest elections in almost 50 years. Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Australia's first female prime minister who seized power in an internal Labor Party coup only two months ago, said Aug. 21 she will remain the nation's caretaker leader during the "anxious days ahead'' as vote counting continues. Both Gillard and Liberal leader Tony Abbott have initiated talks with three independents in the House of Representatives, as well as The Greens party, in a bid to secure votes in the House of Representatives. (AP) Shukan ST: September 3, 2010 (C) All rights reserved