The magic number is now one

Independent Senator Michael Pitfield has just announced his imminent retirement from the upper chamber. Safely assuming that he will quickly be replaced with a Conservative, the Senate standings will soon look as follows.

Independent Senator Michael Pitfield has just announced his imminent retirement from the upper chamber. Safely assuming that he will quickly be replaced with a Conservative, the Senate standings will soon look as follows.

Conservatives 52
Liberals 49
Independents 4