Elected Prime Minsters should not be changed mid-term

The issue

In the last decade, no Australian Prime Minister has served a full term.  

This crazy game of political musical chairs needs to stop.  When the Australian people vote in a government, they are also electing a leader, and the expectation is that the leader becomes Prime Minister until the next election.

Politicians from both sides of politics need to stop putting their personal ambitions and petty internal politics first.  Labor and the Coalition need to make a public and binding commitment to the electorate that they won't swap out an elected Prime Minister for any reason except for sickness or retirement.

This commitment to political stability should be made by both sides before the next election because we are sick and tired of the circus in Canberra.

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The issue

In the last decade, no Australian Prime Minister has served a full term.  

This crazy game of political musical chairs needs to stop.  When the Australian people vote in a government, they are also electing a leader, and the expectation is that the leader becomes Prime Minister until the next election.

Politicians from both sides of politics need to stop putting their personal ambitions and petty internal politics first.  Labor and the Coalition need to make a public and binding commitment to the electorate that they won't swap out an elected Prime Minister for any reason except for sickness or retirement.

This commitment to political stability should be made by both sides before the next election because we are sick and tired of the circus in Canberra.

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Petition created on 21 August 2018