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Turnbull lays groundwork for double dissolution

Malcolm Turnbull announces recall of parliament (AAP)
Malcolm Turnbull announces recall of parliament (AAP) 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.


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By Many Tsigas, Marijana Buljan

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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.



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