The Australian Democrats have warned against the possibility of a Carnell Government supported by the Osborne group.
Democrat leader Jane Errey cited the latest Canberra Times-Datacol polling suggesting that the Liberals could get seven seats and the Osborne group two, which would be a majority.
But Paul Osborne has said he will not automatically vote for Mrs Carnell.
Ms Errey said the Democrats were in a better position to keep a Liberal Government in check on issues like school closures, environment, planning and the sale of Actew.
She said the Osborne group had been rated last by the ACT P & C survey and last on planning by the ACT Conservation Council.
“”In addition there are questions over the group’s social agenda.
The council’s Isabelle Vallin said that a vote for the Osborne group was a vote against the environment.
On the question of the role of minor parties Greens leader, Kerrie Tucker said, “”We have had so many calls today from voters who are confused as a result of the Liberal advertisements claiming that a vote for minor parties and independents will be a vote for Wayne Berry. People are misunderstanding how the preference system works as a result of that advertisement and we have had to continually explain that voters can control their preferences.
“”We encourage people to fill in as many boxes as they want to.”