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Originally Posted by crazy_eoj
Yes, exactly as it would if Justin tried the same tactic.
Part of the role of the GG is to determine the authority to govern by parliamentary tradition, rule of responsible government and historical practice.
That is why the GG is very much responsible for upholding democratic principles and would be entirely within reason to dissolve parliament instead of allowing a backdoor coalition so soon after an election.
No need to make things up here.
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That's not how the convention works. If the elected party cannot form a government, then convention is that the GG asks the leader of the opposition to form a government. Whether they do this via formal or informal coalition is irrelevant.