The $4 million reason we’re waiting for the federal election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has reportedly decided against visiting Government House today, with the election date now more likely to be May 18.
On the downside, the Senate is scheduled to continue with budget estimates this week, hearings that could potentially be damaging for the government. As well, Nationals members are hoping for a conclusion to the environmental assessment on the proposed Adani Carmichael mine in Queensland, which they can take to the election as a win for jobs and the economy.
“If the prime minister wants to play games about when he calls the election, I’m just not interested,” the opposition leader said. Mr Morrison attended an NRL match on Saturday night between the Cronulla Sharks and the Parramatta Eels and was expected to attend church this morning.The Prime Minister must visit the Governor-General’s residence to inform Mr Cosgrove of the date for an election of the House of Representatives and half the Senate.
Thereafter, the minimum campaign period from the issue of writs to polling day is 33 days, the maximum 58 days.
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