society and community | February 18, 2026

When must the next Australian federal election be held?

When must the next Australian federal election be held?

Timing for the 2022 federal election

Election DayMust be called byNotes
9 April 20227 March 2022Qld and ACT school holidays
2 April 202228 February 2022
26 March 202221 February 2022
19 March 202214 February 2022South Australian State election

How often is state election in Australia?

In New South Wales, elections are held on the last Saturday in March every 4th year, with the next election due on 25 March 2023. In Victoria, elections are held on the last Saturday in November every 4th year. The last election was on 24 November 2018, and the next election will be held on 26 November 2022.

How long is a government term in Australia?

Australian States and Territories

ParliamentTermDate of change to 4 years
Western Australia4 years1987
South Australia4 years1985
Tasmania4 years1972
ACT4 years2003

When was the last national election in Australia?

The 2019 federal election was held on Saturday 18 May 2019. The Liberal-National Coalition, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, won a majority in the House of Representatives with 77 of the 151 seats and 51.5 per cent of the national two-party preferred vote, a net increase of one seat on the 2016 election result.

When was the last NSW election?

Premier after election The 2019 New South Wales state election was held on Saturday 23 March 2019 to elect the 57th Parliament of New South Wales, including all 93 seats in the Legislative Assembly and 21 of the 42 seats in the Legislative Council.

How often is Queensland election?

Queensland general elections are now to be held on a set date every four years with the next election scheduled for 31 October 2020. At these elections, 93 Members, each representing an electoral district (also known as electorate or seats), are elected to the Queensland Parliament.

How many elections are there in Australia?

Australia is one of the world’s oldest continuous democracies. Since 1901, when the six Australian colonies formed the Commonwealth, there have been 47 federal elections. How often are federal elections held in Australia? Federal elections are generally held every three years.

Who is the prime minister of Australia today?

Scott MorrisonSince 2018
Australia/Prime minister

How many state elections are there in 2021?

Elections in India in 2021 includes by-elections to the Lok Sabha, elections to the Rajya Sabha, elections to legislative assemblies of 4 states and 1 union territory.

How often state elections NSW?

Date. The parliament has fixed four-year terms with the election held on the fourth Saturday in March, though the Governor may dissolve the house sooner on the advice of the Premier.