Australia: Morrison Rejects 2021 Election Rumors Despite Signs of a Coming Snap Ballot

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said was focused on handling the COVID-19 pandemic and economic fallout, and not on holding an election in the near future, amid mounting speculation that his Liberal-National coalition will call snap polls in 2021, The Australian reported Jan. 5. Leaks from the opposition Labor Party, however, indicate that it’s already preparing for an electoral standoff. ...