The party gained approximately 60,000 votes in the 2007 election, but did not run candidates in 2010. Instead Caines supported four independent candidates in key seats, Robertson, Macquarie, Dickson and Corangamite. The votes received in Corangamite were pivotal to the formation of the minority Gillard Government .
The party secured around 60,000 votes in the 2007 election, but did not field candidates in 2010. Instead Caines backed four independent hopefuls in crucial seats, Robertson, Macquarie, Dickson, and Corangamite. The votes garnered in Corangamite played a decisive role in shaping the minority Gillard Government.