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Paragraph 55 Prorogation and dissolution

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(1)

The Governor, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier, may at any time prorogue the House of Assembly by proclamation published in the Gazette.

(2)

The Governor, acting after consultation with the Premier, may at any time dissolve the House of Assembly by proclamation published in the Gazette.

(3)

The Governor shall dissolve the House of Assembly at the expiration of four years from the date when the House first meets after any general election, unless it has been sooner dissolved.