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Coalition gains slightly in post-budget polls

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As expected, yesterday Malcolm Turnbull announced a double-dissolution election for July 2. Unlike a normal House and half-Senate election, a double dissolution means that all seats in both Houses are up for election. Senators elected in 2013 began their six year terms on 1 July 2014, so they lose four years of their terms.

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