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Govt minister hints at early election

A government minister has hinted they might not serve a full term amid speculation of a double dissolution and early election.

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A government minister says the Turnbull government might not get to serve a full term amid speculation Australia will head to a double-dissolution election in July.

"The government has intended to run its full term but there are these unresolved deadlocks in the Senate," Resources Minister Josh Frydenberg told reporters on Sunday.

A double-dissolution election is an option for the government if law reforms to restore the building industry watchdog and enact tougher governance rules for trade unions do not pass the Senate.


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