You're probably right about David Leyonhelm
It's probably going to work out that the Liberal & Nats will end up with a margin of two seats in the House of Representatives, but they have to use one as Speaker, and rely on the support of Katter, McGowan, Wilkie and Sharkie, given that Bandt is likely to side with ALP.
I think it's most interesting, given the experience of the last hung parliament 2010 to 2013. Looks like the ALP is preparing to be as "co~operative & helpful" as Tony Abbott was, so the roles are reversed, excepting that the Liberals & Nats will be slightly better positioned than Gillard was. Gillard was totally reliant on support from Independents, but the difference isn't that great.
I like it, the people have said you're not getting it easy, no rubber stamp. Legislation is going to have to be damn good and fair to get through the hoops and obstacles.
I think the ALP would be smart to be cooperative when possible, after all if the Liberals & Nats can get ALP support then the independents instantly become irrelevant in terms of numbers