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10 April 2022

The Honourable Scott Morrison MP

Prime Minister

Parliament House

CANBERRA ACT 2600

Dear Prime Minister,

When you called on me today, you handed me your letter of today's date advising me to prorogue the Parliament, dissolve the House of Representatives as set out in section 5 of the Constitution, and take the necessary action for a half-Senate election to enable the elections for both Houses of Parliament to be held on Saturday, 21 May 2022.

I confirm my acceptance of that advice. I shall invite State Governors to take the necessary action for the holding of Senate elections. In accordance with your recommendation, I shall issue a proclamation proroguing the Parliament and dissolving the House of Representatives.

I have noted your assurances that Parliament has appropriated sufficient funds to enable the work of the administration to be carried on through the election period.

I have no objection to the public release of your letter and this reply at an appropriate time.

Yours sincerely