Election explainer: when does the government enter caretaker period and what does it mean?
- Written by The Conversation Contributor
Bill Shorten was correct to ask for access to senior public servants amid confusion over whether the 'caretaker period' has begun.AAP/Dan HimbrechtsAhead of a near-certain double-dissolution election being called for July 2, Labor is warning the government that it needs to start acting in accordance with the “caretaker conventions”.
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