How the Senate ferals will survive Malcolm Turnbull's double dissolution

By Adam Gartrell, National Political Correspondent
Updated April 24 2016 - 5:13pm, first published 4:39pm
Nick Xenophon could be one of the most powerful people in the country if he performs as expected in the election. Photo: Lukas Coch
Nick Xenophon could be one of the most powerful people in the country if he performs as expected in the election. Photo: Lukas Coch
The current crop of crossbenchers will likely lose a few of their number in July's election shootout. Photo: Michael Mucci
The current crop of crossbenchers will likely lose a few of their number in July's election shootout. Photo: Michael Mucci
Motoring Enthusiast Party senator Ricky Muir  is predicted to be an election casualty. Photo: Chris Hopkins
Motoring Enthusiast Party senator Ricky Muir is predicted to be an election casualty. Photo: Chris Hopkins
Family First senator Bob Day may be on borrowed time. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Family First senator Bob Day may be on borrowed time. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Senate crossbenchers and Greens have joined Labor to halt much of the Coalition's legislative agenda. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Senate crossbenchers and Greens have joined Labor to halt much of the Coalition's legislative agenda. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The Senate voting changes threaten crossbench seantors' seats including those held by Senator John Madigan, centre, Senator Leyonhjelm, Ricky Muir, Glenn Lazarus, Dio Wang and Senator Day. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The Senate voting changes threaten crossbench seantors' seats including those held by Senator John Madigan, centre, Senator Leyonhjelm, Ricky Muir, Glenn Lazarus, Dio Wang and Senator Day. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Tony Abbott called them "feral" and Malcolm Turnbull reckons they're a "disgrace" and an "embarrassment".

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