The Morrison government has given itself the option of a May 7 election at the earliest, should it choose to hand down another federal budget before going to the polls.
Alternatively, should it choose not to have another budget, mid-March would be the most likely date for the election at which the Coalition is seeking a fourth successive term.
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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
