Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called a snap general election – just days after Canada’s PM did the same.
Labor leader Albanese, in a news conference on Friday morning local time, told Australians that “over the last few years, the world has thrown a lot at Australia.
“In uncertain times, we cannot decide the challenges that we will face, but we can determine how we respond.”
Laying out his pitch to Australian voters, Albanese said he was “born ready” to face the challenges ahead.
“Because of the strength and resilience that our people have shown, Australia is turning the corner. Now on May 3, you choose the way forward.
“Your vote has never been more important, and your choice has never been more clear.
“This election is a choice between Labor’s plan to keep building or Peter Dutton’s promise to cut. That is the choice.”
