Constitution Act 1986 No 114 (as at 03 September 2007), Public Act

19 First meeting of Parliament after general election
  • After any general election of members of the House of Representatives, Parliament shall meet not later than 6 weeks after the day fixed for the return of the writs for that election.

    Compare: The Bill of Rights, Article 13 (UK); Constitution of Australia (1900), s 5