Turnbull lays groundwork for double dissolution

 Malcolm Turnbull announces recall of parliament

Malcolm Turnbull announces recall of parliament Source: AAP

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called for a special sitting of parliament, which could trigger a double-dissolution election. Mr Turnbull says he has received permission from the Governor-General to recall both houses of parliament on April the 18th so they can vote on union-corruption legislation. But if they fail to pass the legislation, Australia will be going to the polls on July the 2nd.. More about this issue, listen to this interview by Manal Al-Ani.



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