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Newspoll: Voters rate Anthony Albanese as weakest leader in decades


Published on 2024-12-08 16:40:46 - The West Australian
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  • Mr Albanese unveiled the opening of a major train line in Perth's north on Sunday, where the booming outer suburbs helped to fuel the red wave that had Labor pick up five seats and secure majority government in 2022. Mr Dutton, in the crucial swing seat ...

The article from The Australian discusses a recent Newspoll which indicates that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is perceived as the weakest leader in decades, with his net performance rating dropping to minus 17. This rating is the lowest for any prime minister at this stage in their term since the inception of Newspoll in 1985. The poll reflects a significant dissatisfaction among voters, with Albanese's approval rating at 46% and disapproval at 49%. This comes amidst economic challenges, including a cost-of-living crisis, and a perceived lack of progress on key issues like housing and climate change. The opposition leader, Peter Dutton, fares slightly better with a net approval rating of minus 10, suggesting a broader voter disillusionment with political leadership. The article also notes that Albanese's handling of the Voice to Parliament referendum has contributed to his declining popularity, with many voters feeling that the government has not effectively addressed their primary concerns.

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[ https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/newspoll-voters-rate-anthony-albanese-as-weakest-leader-in-decades/news-story/d63d1331bca4bb5cc31ed27eae306171 ]