Like Morrison, Albanese’s hoping for a summer of love
Given the confirmation this week by Treasurer Jim Chalmers of a bigger budget deficit this financial year, it would make sense to call a federal election for April 12.
This time three years ago, Scott Morrison, in his final address to the party room for the year, exhorted his troops to take a quick break over Christmas and then spend the summer campaigning.
With an election due by May, and COVID-19 supposedly on the wane, the then-prime minister promised to lead by example or, in his words, “leave nothing on the field”.
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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
