The combined forces of Julia Gillard of the Labor party, Tony Abbott of the Liberal/National coalition, and the independents Tony Windsor, Rob Oakeshott, and Bob Katter could support regional development.

Political analyst see the hung government leaning towards restrictions in migrations into the country and increasing migration into regions in which population density is decreasing. For one, Abbott promised to reduce net migration to 170,000 a year.

The Liberal leader's target reduction is close to half of the 2008 figure of 300,000. Abbott also considers as necessary to review migration patterns in Australia.

Likewise, Prime Minister Gillard wants “a sustainable and small Australia.” The Labor leader is pushing for the protection of the Australian culture.

According to Murdoch University's Dr. Ian Cook, the three independents “will lean toward restricting immigration.” Cook, however, pointed out that the three are expected to support the immigration from populated areas to less populated ones.

All three come from regional Australia where the population is falling. However, the reelected independents hold conservative views so not much proposals on immigration is expected from them.

Moreover, the executive government establishes the immigration policies and so the hung parliament is not seen as a force that could shape Australian migration patterns.