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 20k Australia voters.
63% Yes |
37% No |
56% 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.
@B4B5M8D 1wk1W
No, but reduce post-term benefits and have superannuation scheme on par with the rest of the workforce
@B3R5KQR4wks4W
I’m basing my answer to age. We have a retirement age for most people so why are they exempt from it?
@B3BJHBM1mo1MO
No, officials become more effective over time but there should be a decrease in salary and retirement benefits
@B2YG9YM2mos2MO
Yes to decrease corruption but also allow for younger representatives who are more inclined to listen to the youth and recognise where society is evolving
@9ZTPDVM4mos4MO
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.
@9ZR2LN55mos5MO
There shouldn't even be a Parliament or politicians because I believe the Crown should have absolute power
@9WGR8YT 6mos6MO
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.
@9M8CT8411mos11MO
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.
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