Australia’s electoral system is again under review, with a Senate inquiry examining whether longer parliamentary terms or a larger Parliament could deliver a more stable, productive, and representative democracy.
Experts from across the political and academic spectrum discussed the efficiency, accountability, and practicality of the idea during a Senate Committee on Nov. 7.
Rethinking the Three-Year Cycle
Australia’s federal election cycle, among the shortest in the developed world, came under scrutiny, with several witnesses arguing that the constant churn of campaigning and policymaking was undermining long-term governance.
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
