Anthony Albanese has suffered a slight drop in approval while Labor remains firmly ahead of the Coalition amid a deepening crisis for the government in Alice Springs.
In the first Newspoll conducted for The Australian in 2023 ahead of the Parliamentary year, Mr Albanese’s personal popularity has taken a dip.
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 As Parliament returns for the first time this year on Monday the government has battles on multiple fronts, namely an expected economic downturn this year and its ongoing fight for a Voice to Parliament.
The report comes amid a surging crime wave in the red centre which has enveloped the federal government.
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