Albanese to call election today for five-week campaign fought on cost of living

9News Political Editor Charles Croucher revealed last night that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to visit the governor-general today to request a May 3 election, which will be a five-week campaign primarily focused on cost of living and the country’s direction. The announcement follows speculation that Albanese would capitalize on $17 billion in tax cuts from the federal budget, with the Coalition pledging to repeal the cuts if they win the vote in May. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed that Labor will not match Peter Dutton’s fuel excise pledge in response to the election announcement.

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