Australia: Two independent MPs announce support for parties

One independent Australian MP came out for Labor today, and one for the Liberals, leaving a third independent to decide the make-up of the next Canberra government. Tony Windsor said he supported Labor's Julia Gillard, while Bob Katter came out for Tony Abbott, who hopes to lead a conservative coalition. Each can now count on the support of 75 MPs. Fellow independent Rob Oakeshott is due to announce who will form the next government soon. The 21 August federal elections failed to give any party a majority for the first time since 1940. Update: Labour's Julia Gillard to form minority government