Premier Gillard calls August 21 election

Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a general election for August 21. She told reporters today the election would allow voters to choose their prime minister.

Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a general election for August 21. She told reporters today the election would allow voters to choose their prime minister.

Her Labour Party elected her three weeks ago after dumping her predecessor Kevin Rudd.

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