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Government and the Law › Elections
How often must federal elections be held in Australia?
- At least every 4 years
- Every 2 years
- Every 5 years
- At least every 3 years
Why this is the correct answer
Under Australia's Constitution, federal elections for the House of Representatives must be held at least once every three years. While elections can be called earlier, no more than three years can pass between votes, keeping government regularly accountable to the people.