Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed his support for adopting fixed four-year parliamentary terms in Australia, unlike the current three-year maximum set by the constitution, reports www.sbs.com.au.

Proponents argue that longer terms would allow more time for policy development and reduce the frequency of elections, while opponents contend it could lead to decreased accountability and longer tenures for unpopular governments.

Changing the parliamentary term length would require a constitutional amendment, necessitating a difficult referendum process supported by a majority of voters in most states.