Why do Australian Federal Elections happen every three years?

While national elections in the Philippines occur every three and six years, Australia holds its federal elections every three years.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAR 25, 2016: Interior view of the House of Representatives in Parliament House, Canberra, Australia Credit: Chris Putnam FiledIMAGE

Key Points

• Federal elections in Australia take place every three years, differing from state and territory elections, which follow a four-year cycle.
• Despite differences in government systems, both the Philippines and Australia share a similarity in electing legislators for the Senate and House of Representatives.
• There have been calls to extend the federal term to four years, but according to a Newspoll survey in March, 51% support the idea, while 37% oppose it.

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Why do Australian Federal Elections happen every three years?

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