For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Anthony Albanese is on equal footing to become Australia’s next Prime Minister.
According to the latest Newspoll, the Opposition Leader is now tied with Scott Morrison for preferred Prime Minister, with both now sitting on 42 points.
It’s the first time since February 2020 that Mr Morrison hasn’t led his opponent.
The latest poll was conducted over weeks plagued by Russia’s war on Ukraine and the NSW and Queensland floods, which Mr Morrison has faced criticism for.
The federal election is due to be called soon after the budget is handed down at the end of March, and as of Monday Labor has a six-point lead over the Coalition.
On a primary vote, Labor continues to lead the Coalition 41-35, while on a two-party preferred, Labor has maintained its 55 per cent lead over the Coalition’s 45.
There has been movement in voting intention for the minor parties, with the Greens falling back a point to eight per cent, while One Nation remains on three per cent.
Other parties, including Independents, have risen to 10 points.
xjmtzywMr Morrison’s approval rating has dropped two points to 41 per cent, while his disapproval rating continues at 55 per cent with a cumulative net score of negative 14.
Mr Albanese’s satisfaction rating remains at 44 per cent, while disapproval fell one point to 42 per cent, resulting in a net positive score of plus two.
The Newspoll notes that almost one in seven voters are yet to make up their minds about Mr Albanese.
