Albanese Pushes for 4-year Terms to Avoid Frequent Election Cycles

Albanese remains noncommittal on the timing of the election.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (R) listens to the leader of the Opposition Liberal Party Peter Dutton speak in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Oct. 16, 2023. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated calls for four-year fixed election terms in Australia, a move that would keep incumbents in power longer.

His comments come as speculation grows over when the next federal election will be called. During an interview on March 6, the prime minister avoided directly addressing election timing but emphasised the benefits of extended terms.