There was two ways this could have gone in terms of calling the election.
If Rudd was still in power, he would have to drag it out. He needed to grind the mining companies down on their campaign against the Resources Rent. It was a hard concept - even harder than the ETS which has the neat 'cap and trade' summary - and required time for people to understand.
With Gillard in power the earlier it was called, the better. As it was she probably left it about two weeks too late.
Still, your general principle is correct. A change of leadership necessitates an election soon afterwards as an ethical matter; providing people a genuine choice.
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If Rudd was still in power, he would have to drag it out. He needed to grind the mining companies down on their campaign against the Resources Rent. It was a hard concept - even harder than the ETS which has the neat 'cap and trade' summary - and required time for people to understand.
With Gillard in power the earlier it was called, the better. As it was she probably left it about two weeks too late.
Still, your general principle is correct. A change of leadership necessitates an election soon afterwards as an ethical matter; providing people a genuine choice.