Australia's Federal Government has had six double dissolutions. On three occasions (1951, 1974, and 1987), the government was returned at the subsequent election. In 1914 and 1983, the government was defeated. In 1985, the caretaker government was returned. | Australia's Federal Government has had six double dissolutions. On three occasions (1951, 1974, and 1987), the government was returned at the subsequent election. In 1914 and 1983, the government was defeated. In 1985, the caretaker government was returned. |