Julia Child says national elections will take place in September . It 's unusually advanced notice for elections in Australia . Some commentators say it will subject voters to a lengthy ordeal . She said that announcing the timetable for the September vote now would end `` speculation about election timing '' and give `` shape and order to the year . '' Opposition leader Tony Abbott says he welcomes the announcement .
Julia Child says national elections will take place in September . It 's unusually advanced notice for elections in Australia . Some commentators say it will subject voters to a lengthy ordeal . Opposition leader Tony Abbott says he welcomes the announcement .