Tag: fixed terms
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Australia’s Parliament May Grow for the First Time in 40 Years
Overview: A Potential Expansion on the Table Australia’s parliament is considering a landmark change: increasing the number of MPs and moving toward fixed or four-year terms. The inquiry, led by the joint committee on electoral matters, was commissioned by Special Minister of State Don Farrell to explore whether more representatives are needed and whether elections…
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Australia’s Parliament Could Grow for 40 Years Ahead
Australia weighs a potential expansion of Parliament and a shift to fixed terms Australia is considering whether its parliament should grow for the first time in four decades and whether elections should move to fixed cycles or four-year terms. A joint committee on electoral matters has been tasked by Special Minister of State Don Farrell…
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Australia’s Parliament May Grow for the First Time in 40 Years as Election Timing and Term Lengths Are Reconsidered
Australia Considers Expanding Its Parliament for the First Time in Four Decades Australia’s parliament could become larger for the first time in 40 years as the government explores options to expand the number of MPs and shift to fixed, longer terms. A joint parliamentary inquiry has been tasked with examining whether more politicians should represent…