Sky News political editor Andrew Clennell argues that Australians deserve transparency regarding the Albanese government's plans for a pre-election budget, amidst speculation about the timing of a potential election.
Sky News political editor Andrew Clennell has stated that Australians deserve to know whether the Albanese government intends to deliver a pre-election budget in the coming weeks. The government is anticipated to present either a full budget or an economic statement if Prime Minister Anthony Albanese decides to call an election before March 25th.
Clennell emphasized on Sky News that it would be detrimental for Albanese to announce the election following the potential natural disaster in southeastern Queensland and northern New South Wales. He suggested that while the cyclone could offer an opportunity for a leader to appear strong by dominating the news cycle, it could also backfire and portray them as opportunistic. Clennell pointed out the delicate timing, stating that the potential for significant disruption from the cyclone could overshadow any election announcement. He acknowledged other unforeseen events, such as the death of the Pope, which could also temporarily dominate news cycles. Clennell stressed that if Albanese chooses not to hold a budget, his timeframe is becoming increasingly limited. He believes it would appear weak for the government to delay calling an election for such an extended period without presenting a budget, as it might suggest they are avoiding scrutiny of their financial plans. Clennell highlighted that the deadline for an April 12th election is approaching, with April 19th and 26th already ruled out due to Easter and Anzac Day. The next possible election date is May 3rd, which could be called after a March 25th budget. He suggested that Albanese would likely need to hold a budget if he does not call an election on Sunday or Monday. Clennell mentioned that a government source had informed him that a budget-like document had already been prepared. However, he outlined several reasons why April 12th might be problematic for a Labor election campaign, including potential accusations of running from a budget, Passover, school holidays, and a tariff issue. He also noted the ongoing efforts by both the Coalition and the government to increase their support, aiming for a minimum of 76 seats to form a majority government. While Clennell believes a Coalition majority is unlikely, he acknowledged that if Albanese's campaign falters significantly, Peter Dutton might have a chance
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