An election is on its way in Australia - but just when is unclear. In this report, your summer holiday probably won't be interrupted, but you'll need to be ready to vote by May.
Key Points
- Unlike countries like the United States, there are no fixed dates for Australian federal elections.
- A federal election happens when the Prime Minister decides it does, with approval from the governor general, within about three years of the last election.
- The date has to allow for representatives to be elected to both Houses of Australia's parliament.
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