Australian PM announced date for federal election

Melbourne: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday announced that the country will go for federal elections on September 14 this year. The announcement was made by her during a speech to the National Press Club.

In her speech, Gillard highlighted her party’s focus on broader economic policies this election year, with the Prime Minister pledging to make the next generation “stronger, fairer, smarter”.

“As a generation of Australians, our greatest task, our highest calling, is to build a future of greater shared opportunity and less risk for the next generation,” said Gillard.

“I want to eradicate any sense we can’t get this done. As a nation, we are strong, fair by instinct, smart,” she added.