Good decision? Bad decision? What do you think?
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has called a general election for 14 September.
Ms Gillard said that she would ask Governor-General Quentin Bryce to order parliament be dissolved on 12 August.
She said the announcement – fully (and historically – this has never been seen before) – eight months in advance – was “not to start the nation’s longest election campaign – but to help businesses and individuals plan their year.”
Ms Gillard leads a minority government – in itself an historical anomaly in Australia – that relies on independents to survive.
Speculation will be rife as to why Gillard has made this bold and unheard of move. Wellthisiswhatithink will bring you the best of the coverage – and our own thoughts – when we have had a chance to digest this most unexpected news.
Well, This Is What I Think 