Big business backs four-year parliamentary term plan from Liberal MP David Coleman

By Fergus Hunter, Tom McIlroy
Updated February 22 2017 - 1:08am, first published 12:34am
Australian Institute of Company Directors boss Elizabeth Proust Photo: Jessica Hromas
Australian Institute of Company Directors boss Elizabeth Proust Photo: Jessica Hromas
Liberal MP David Coleman has released a plan for fixed, four-year parliamentary terms.  Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Liberal MP David Coleman has released a plan for fixed, four-year parliamentary terms. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Business groups have joined calls for fixed election dates every four years in Australia, as part of efforts to allow governments time for long-term reform and reduce economic uncertainty.