If the Greens end up with the deciding vote in the new Senate, Labor would only require the Greens’ backing — a situation Bandt mentioned might be beneficial for achieving “real progress”.

What are the Greens priorities?

Outgoing MP Max Chandler-Mather has congratulated Labor’s candidate Renee Coffey who will now represent the seat of Griffith.

“The only barrier to getting dental into Medicare now and passing it through the parliament is Labor,” he said.

“We stand ready in the Senate to make this the most progressive parliament that Australia has seen.”

Greens senator Steph Hodgins-May is party spokesperson for early childhood education and care. Source: SBS News / Cameron Carr

Greens senator for Victoria Steph Hodgins-May said she would be actively advocating for her party’s agenda in the incoming parliament.

“In the Senate, I, along with my colleagues, will advocate for Labor to pursue the goals that families nationwide anticipate and deserve, especially regarding truly universal child care,” she stated on Tuesday morning.

Will the Greens block Labor policy in the Senate?

“Take child care for example, there was no platform being put forward.”

Mixed results in the Lower House

When asked if Greens campaigning was too focused on Gaza and too little on climate change, Bandt said environmental issues had been a “priority”.