Malcolm Turnbull clears way for double dissolution election

Written on the 21 March 2016

Malcolm Turnbull has announced a surprise recall of both houses of parliament on April 18 to consider the re-establishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission and Registered Organisations Bill, warning he would call a double-dissolution election if the Senate fails to pass the key industrial relations reforms.

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If there is an early election, it would be held on July 2 Mr Turnbull said.

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