Turnbull Lays Groundwork for Double Dissolution

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called for a special sitting of parliament, which could trigger a double-dissolution election. Image: Malcolm Turnbull announces recall of parliament (AAP)

Source: AAP

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.