Double Dissolution

election, voting

Just what is a double dissolution, and how would it affect you? Source: AAP

Although the Constitution makes it possible the occurrence is [of a double dissolution] relatively infrequent. That is according to Associate Professor Richard Chauvel, honorary fellow at the Asia Institute at the University of Melbourne.


Is the implementation of a double dissolution a regular practice in Australia? Will a double dissolution and the change to voting procedures give the Government the outcome it is after? Associate Professor Richard Chauvel, explains.


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