Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a Federal election for Saturday August 21.

At 10:30 this morning, Prime Minister Julia Gillard flew to Canberra to ask the Governor General to dissolve parliament and call a general federal election for August 21. when you think about the election and the past couple of months, the election is bound to be a close one. Julia Gillard vs Tony Abbott. Labor vs Coalition. Woman vs man. Who will win?

The Labour Parties election slogan, as expected, will be “Moving Forward”, an expression Prime Minister Gillard used repeatedly at a press conference at Parliament House.

At her press conference, Prime Minister Gillard spoke of restoring and maintaining the budget surplus, education, health and building a sustainable Australia as the main themes of her election campaign.

What’s important to you?

Before you vote, make sure you know the issues and policies held by local members, senators and their respective parties. What’s important to you in this election? Who best represents your interests? Oh, and make sure you check your registration!