Political historian Chris Wallace is an associate professor at the University of Canberra.
Australian politics is usually conducted in primary colors: blue for Prime Minister Scott Morrison's ruling coalition and red for the opposition Labor party.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison addresses the media at Parliament House on April 10: The threat the teal independents pose to the government's reelection chances is real. © Getty Images
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