Should there be term limits for Senators?
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.
63% Yes |
37% No |
55% Yes |
31% No |
5% Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
5% No, we already have term limits that are called “elections” |
3% Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits |
2% No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
0% Yes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
See how support for each position on “Term Limits” has changed over time for 19.8k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Term Limits” has changed over time for 19.8k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9GBPPS26mos6MO
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.
@93FPNVW2yrs2Y
No they should be allowed to represent their state until they want to retire.
@9332WX32yrs2Y
No, but have vote of no confidence to remove officials who are no longer representing the people at large, just their sponsors and "mates".
@92XV4NZ2yrs2Y
No, and decrease their income, benefits and pensions
@92WKXXL2yrs2Y
No, and decrease salary and retirement benefits.
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