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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Sarah Basford Canales

What is a double dissolution and how does it work?

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese speaks in parliament
Why is Anthony Albanese not ruling out a double dissolution? In two words: the Senate. Labor has to negotiate with the opposition, Greens or crossbench to pass bills. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian

Double dissolution. Those two alliterative words have captured the attention of Australia’s politicians and punters after the Albanese government left the door ajar on the parliament-shaking option.

On Tuesday, Anthony Albanese was asked whether he would consider sending Australians to the polls in a few months in order to re-elect a whole new upper and lower house.

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