Politics● LowAug 17 · Aug 17, 2026, 12:45 AM
Australia votes : taxpayers would save $93b if country shifted from three - year to four - year terms
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from smh.com.au · Australia
An analysis suggests Australian taxpayers could save a significant amount if the country transitioned from three-year to four-year political terms. This highlights a potential economic benefit associated with changes to the electoral cycle.
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