What is Double dissolution?
A '''double dissolution''' is a procedure allowed by the [[Constitution of Australia|constitution]] of [[Australia]]. If the [[Australian House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] and the [[Australian Senate|Senate]] are unable to agree, the [[Governor General of Australia|Governor General]] may dissolve both houses. This would cause a full [[:wikt:election|election]] for all members.<ref>Cheryl Saunders, ''It's Your Constitution: Governing Australia Today'' (Annandale, NSW: Federation Press, 2003), p. 74</ref> == References == {{reflist}} [[Category:Politics of Australia]] {{politics-stub}}