http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Rudd-would-seek-fouryear-fixed-terms/2007/11/20/1195321764907.html

Labor would seek a mandate from the community to put in place fixed, four-year electoral terms if it wins government.

Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd told reporters he would put the issue to a referendum if he won government.

"I do not believe it is proper for the prime minister of the day, to simply on the basis of personal whim, to decide what an election date is," he said.

"It is just wrong. I think it is entirely appropriate to have fixed four year terms into the future and that's why we would be seeking a mandate for that at a subsequent referendum."

http://news.smh.com.au/qld-to-explore-fouryear-fixed-terms/20080228-1vhg.html

A working party will determine the timing and details of a referendum on fixed four-year parliamentary terms in Queensland, state parliament has been told.

Parliament on Wednesday night unanimously passed a motion to take a formal vote on the issue.

Premier Anna Bligh on Thursday told parliament she would invite two MPs from the National and Liberal parties and two Independents to join the working party.

"When I became premier I made a commitment to bring fresh thinking and new ideas to the job and to take things out of the too-hard basket," Ms Bligh said.

"The introduction of four-year terms will bring Queensland into line with all other states and territories, and local government here in Queensland.

"It allows for long-term planning, enhances business confidence and it saves money."