The senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Feb. 6, 2023. Martin Ollman/Getty Images
Australia’s electoral system is again under review, with a Senate inquiry examining whether longer parliamentary terms or a larger Parliament could deliver a more stable, productive, and representative democracy.
Experts from across the political and academic spectrum discussed the efficiency, accountability, and practicality of the idea during a Senate Committee on Nov. 7.
Rethinking the Three-Year Cycle
Australia’s federal election cycle, among the shortest in the developed world, came under scrutiny, with several witnesses arguing that the constant churn of campaigning and policymaking was undermining long-term governance.
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