Independent Andrew Wilkie prepared to discuss Speaker role in new Labor government

Tasmanian MP says having an independent Speaker would send a powerful and positive message' after voters elected large crossbench

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The Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie says he is prepared to have a conversation" with Anthony Albanese about being the Speaker of the lower house in the event Labor seeks a presiding officer from outside its own ranks.

Wilkie said on Monday he thought an approach from the new prime minister was unlikely because, in his view, Labor was on track to win 77 seats.