Can a Member of the house of representatives get elected again after their 3 year term?
Yes, a senator or member of the House of Representatives can be elected many times as long as their election is valid and they meet all the criteria for being a member of parliament (see section 44 of the Australian Constitution). There is no limit on the number of terms a member of parliament can serve.
The longest serving member of the Australian Parliament was Billy Hughes. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1901 to 1952 – a total of 51 years and 7 months.
People voting in a federal election.
Australian Electoral Commission
People voting in a federal election.
Australian Electoral Commission
Description
This photo shows large, purple and white cardboard voting booths in a row. Each booth is screened off from the neighbouring booths. Three people are standing at the booths with their backs to the camera. They are looking down and appear to be writing at the legde of their booths.
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