Mr Rudd replaced Julia Gillard as Australian prime minister on 26 June

(VOVworld) – Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced on Sunday that national elections will take place September 7^th. Rudd said that the elections will be a test of trust that shows who Australians put their trust in. He pledged that his Labor Party will restore the national budget surplus. Australian candidates have 5 weeks for electoral campaigns. Support for the Labor Party and its opponent is even.