Caretaker conventionsBy convention, during the period preceding an election for the House of Assembly, the government assumes a 'caretaker role'. This practice recognises that, with the dissolution of the House, the Executive cannot be held accountable for its decisions in the normal manner, and that every State election carries the possibility of a change of government. Download a PDF version of the Caretaker conventions Alternatively, browse through the menu below: |
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