PM pushes for fixed terms amid election date talk

The looming threat of Cyclone Alfred could push back the date of the federal election. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Constant speculation about the federal election date has reinforced the need for fixed parliamentary terms, the prime minister says, as Tropical Cyclone Alfred casts doubt on when Australians will go to the polls.

Anthony Albanese was widely tipped to visit the governor-general in the coming days to call the election for April 12.