Anthony Albanese: New Resolve Political Monitor poll spells trouble for struggling PM
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has supplanted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the preferred leader as recent opinion polls show support for Labor waning at critical points.
It is the first time Dutton has overshadowed Mr Albanese as the favored prime minister in the Resolve Political Monitor, the surveys regularly conducted for the Sydney Morning Herald.
The findings published by the masthead showing that the opposition leader has gained a narrow lead over his opponent with 36 percent of voter support, compared to 35 percent for Mr Albanese.
When asked how the Prime Minister performed during his time in office, 36 percent of respondents said he did a good job, while 50 percent of respondents said Mr. Albanese did a poor job.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton (left) has overtaken Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) as preferred leader in the Sydney Morning Herald’s Resolve Political Monitor
It is the first time that Mr Dutton (pictured with his wife Kirrily) has overshadowed Mr Albanese as the prime minister of choice
Meanwhile, Dutton received praise from 42 percent of voters, while 40 percent rated his performance as poor.
The surveys showed support for the Coalition held steady at 36 percent last month, but Labor’s primary vote fell to a three-year low of 28 percent.
Remarkably, 40 percent of voters asked for the poll thought Mr Dutton and the Coalition were the best choice to manage the economy, while 24 percent chose Mr Albanese and Labour.
On national security and defense, 42 percent supported the opposition leader, while 23 percent supported the prime minister.
When asked which leader could better keep the cost of living low, 32 percent of voters backed Mr. Dutton, while 25 percent favored Mr. Albanese.
The results reflect the country’s growing frustration with rising prices and the impact of continued interest rate hikes.
When voters were asked to identify the most important policy issue, 54 percent pointed to keeping the cost of living low.
When asked how Mr Albanese (pictured right with Dutton) performed during his time in office, 36 percent of respondents said he did well, while 50 percent of respondents said the Prime Minister did poorly.
Anthony Albanese (pictured) is facing mounting pressure ahead of the 2015 federal election
Mr Dutton was favored by 32 per cent of respondents as the safer hands for the job, while Mr Albanese was supported by 25 per cent.
However, both major parties were on equal footing, with the support of 32 percent of voters on the issue of jobs and wages.
Mr Albanese and Labor received more support on the environment and climate issue, with 24 per cent of the vote, compared to 22 per cent support for Mr Dutton and the Coalition.
The findings come after Mr Dutton declined to reveal key details of the coalition’s nuclear energy policy, after declaring he would oppose a 2030 carbon emissions target at the next election.
The polls also showed good news for the Greens, who gained two percentage points of support and increased their primary vote from 12 to 14 percent.
Peter Dutton (pictured) received praise from 42 percent of voters, while 40 percent rated his performance as poor