Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?
A term limit is a law which limits the length of time a person may serve in an elected office. In Australia there are no term limits for Prime Ministers, Senators or MPs.
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Response rates from 19.2k Australia voters.
63% Yes |
37% No |
55% Yes |
31% No |
4% Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
5% No, we already have term limits that are called “elections” |
4% Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits |
1% No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
0% Yes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9ZTPDVM3wks3W
No, the system of no term limits has worked well since its conception and there is not any need to introduce them at the moment.
@9ZR2LN54wks4W
There shouldn't even be a Parliament or politicians because I believe the Crown should have absolute power
@9WGR8YT 2mos2MO
No, but decrease salary and retirement benefits to be more inline with average wage, so they truly know what it’s like to live like those they serve.
@9M8CT848mos8MO
Yes, there is one term for Prime minister. The prime minister will hold the title for 2-4 years until the public decides whether they want to change or keep the Prime minister, which will go for another 2-4 years and repeat it.
@9GBPPS21yr1Y
Senators should be representatives of us, not chosen by the party. If this is the case, there should not be a term limit on the people's demands.
@92TP7CJ3yrs3Y
No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time, decrease their retirement benefits.
@8ZRG8MF3yrs3Y
No but decreased their pay and retirement benefits and allowances
@8SM6M934yrs4Y
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