The federal government is on shaky ground, falling to its lowest electoral position since Scott Morrison’s Prime Ministership began, according to the latest Newspoll. auspol
Amid Covid-19 lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne, Mr Morrison’s approval rating as PM has also dropped to its lowest level since the 2019-20 bushfire crisis, the poll, published inAustralians are now in a deadlock, with 39 per cent saying they would vote for the Coalition, and 39 per cent voicing support for Labor.
This represents the worst result for the Coalition this term. If it was replicated at an election, the Morrison government would experience a significant defeat. In a two-party preferred vote, 53 per cent report they would vote for Labor, while only 47 per cent would vote for the Coalition. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Bianca De MarchiIn a two-party preferred vote, 53 per cent report they would vote for Labor, while only 47 per cent would vote for the Coalition.
Amid the slow vaccine rollout and indefinite lockdown of Sydney, Mr Morrison’s approval rating as PM sits at 51 per cent satisfied, and 45 per cent dissatisfied. This a significant change from last month when 55 per cent reported being satisfied, and 41 per cent dissatisfied.While Mr Morrison’s approval has dropped, he maintains a 18-point lead on Labor leader Anthony Albanese.The Party Games newsletter
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