Dissolution of Parliament: recent developments
A research briefing examining recent developments in relation to the law concerning the dissolution of Parliament

A general election has been called for 21 August 2010. This note gives background, and looks at the fall of Kevin Rudd and the campaign.
Australian election 2010 (115 KB , PDF)
A general election has been called for 21 August 2010. This note gives background, and looks at the fall of Kevin Rudd and the campaign.
Australian election 2010 (115 KB , PDF)
A research briefing examining recent developments in relation to the law concerning the dissolution of Parliament
This list notes the number of by-elections by session since 1945-46 together with a list of the the successful candidates in by-elections since 2005.
This briefing looks at the May 2025 military confrontation between India and Pakistan, sparked by the Pahalgam attacks in Indian-administered Kashmir in April 2025. It explores the historical basis for the Kashmir conflict, international reaction to the 2025 crisis, and what might happen next.