Prospect of 15-week election campaign looms

The chances of an election taking place on July the 2nd appear to be firming with more Senators saying they will not support the government's move to reinstate the Australian Building and Construction Commission. But Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's threat to call a double dissolution election has received praise from his predecessor, Tony Abbott - who's even taken credit for what he calls the "strong record" this government will take to the next election.

Independent Senators Jacqui Lambie (left) and Glenn Lazarus Source: AAP