The Coalition has slumped further behind in popular support, trailing Labor by the largest margin since September, according to the latest poll, with Peter Dutton coming under pressure over the Liberals’ historic defeat in the Aston by-election.
, the Coalition has slumped to its lowest point since September.
Peter Dutton has led the Coalition to a 33 per cent primary vote showing in the latest Newspoll. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage The Prime Minister lost six points between December and March, in terms of net satisfaction, but has bounced back posting plus 21 per cent. Labor’s Mary Doyle’s victory marks the first time a government has won a seat off an opposition in more than 100 years.Mr Dutton vowed to rebuild the party and stood firm that he would not resign.
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