Asked about Dutton,28 per cent said he was doing a good job and 48 per cent said he was doing a poor job,producing a net rating of minus 20 points,similar to the outcome last month but worse than the net figure of 17 points in January.
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While the changes in primary vote were within the margin of error,the shift against Labor on other counts was more significant and more widespread.
When voters were asked which party and leader were listening and focused on the right issues,34 per cent favoured Labor and Albanese and 19 per cent preferred the Coalition and Dutton. The results were 38 per cent and 18 per cent last month.
Asked who was offering strong leadership,42 per cent chose Labor and Albanese and 20 per cent chose the Coalition and Dutton. The results last month were 46 per cent and 18 per cent.
Asked which side was competent,39 per cent chose Labor and Albanese and 23 per cent chose the Coalition and Dutton. The results last month were 43 per cent and 20 per cent.
Asked who had a vision for the future,37 per cent chose Labor and Albanese and 22 per cent chose the Coalition and Dutton. The result last month was 42 per cent and 20 per cent.
The number of undecided voters increased on these and other measures.
Labor and Albanese continue to hold leads over the Coalition and Dutton on major policies,with 34 per cent of voters favouring the government on managing the economy compared to 31 per cent who prefer the opposition.
The gap on economic management has narrowed,however,from 38 per cent and 29 per cent in the week after the May budget. The government was on 36 per cent and the Coalition was on 30 per cent in the April survey.
The two sides are evenly matched on national security and the opposition has a marginal lead on immigration and refugees,an issue where 29 per cent favour Labor and 30 per cent prefer the Coalition.
Asked which side is best at jobs and wages,42 per cent prefer Labor and Albanese while 23 per cent prefer the Coalition and Dutton. Support for the government on this measure was 47 per cent one month ago,but there was no change in the Coalition’s support.
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