Anthony Albanese’s approval rating with voters is sitting at its equal-lowest level since he came into power almost two-and-a half years ago.
The Prime Minister’s low rating in the wake of Palestinian visa row comes after the latest poll revealed that a federal election would result in a dead-heat on a two-party-preferred basis if voters went to the polls right now.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton isn’t faring much better, with voters concerned about the high cost of living believing the Coalition frontman wouldn’t be able to handle the inflation crisis any better than Labor.
Only 25 per cent of the 1263 voters surveyed in the latest Newspoll conducted for The Australian believe inflation would be lower under Mr Dutton, while 18 per cent thought it would be higher.
The poll also showed that 41 per cent of voters believed that neither Labor or the Coalition would be doing a better job than the other.
The same 41 per cent also believed inflation would remain the same, regardless of who was in power.
The results have sparked alarm from some Liberal MPs, who are concerned that their leader hasn’t prioritised the economy and is failing to convince voters that he’s the right man to be Australia’s next leader.
Younger voters tended to think that inflation would be higher if a Coalition government returned to power but those aged over-65 believed it would be lowered.
Mr Albanese’s (pictured with fiancee Jodie Haydon) disapproval rating has risen by three points to 54 per cent
The poll surveyed voters for a three week period, and the first two weeks was when the discussion about Palestinian tourist visas was being hotly debated in parliament.
This appears to have impacted Mr Albanese the most, with his disapproval rating rising by three points to 54 per cent.
This figure is the highest since he came to power in the May 2022 election.
Also taking a hit was Mr Albanese’s approval rating, which fell two points to 41 per cent.
Combined, the figures are equal-worst for the Prime Minister since he started running the country.
The latest blow for Mr Albanese comes hours after reports emerged that he will delay his wedding to fiancée Jodie Haydon.
While insiders predicted the PM, 61, would use his impending nuptials to win over undecided voters at the next federal election, it’s been revealed Mr Albanese will instead dedicate his full attention to winning a second term.
Mr Dutton’s approval rating also fell by one point to 39 per cent.
Dissatisfaction for the Coalition leader also went up two points to 52 per cent.
About 18 per per cent of voters surveyed believed inflation would be higher if Coalition leader Peter Dutton (pictured) was in power
Mr Dutton’s net negative approval rating is now minus 13 – but it’s not his worst result since taking the leadership role.
Mr Albanese’s net approval ratings also crept down to minus 13.
The poll also showed both major parties even in a two-party-preferred contest.
This is the second poll to show this 50-50 split.
It’s also the first time consecutive Newspoll surveys recorded the tied result since the election.
The primary vote for the Coalition fell one point to 38 per cent but remained in front of Labor, which remained unchanged at 32 per cent.
There was also no positive voting benefit for Labor after last week’s drop in inflation due to the federal and state energy subsidies.
When it came to the primary vote, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation lifted by one point to seven per cent.
There was no change for the Greens, who remained on 12 per cent.
The Prime Minister’s low rating comes after the latest poll revealed that a federal election would result in a dead-heat on a two-party-preferred basis if voters went to the polls right now
And when it came to choosing who voters think would make a better prime minister, Mr Albanese fell a point to 45 per cent – the lowest figure since the election.
But the biggest loser was Mr Dutton, who lost two points and now sits at 37 per cent.
The eight point gap is higher the seven per cent difference recorded in the last two Newspolls.
Aussie voters who couldn’t commit to a leader shot up to 18 per cent – which reflects the growing dissatisfaction of both leaders.
The survey was conducted between August 26-30 and surveyed 1263 voters across Australia.
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