Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s approval ratings slid after his handling of the Omicron-driven coronavirus outbreak fuelled a backlash, a widely watched poll showed today, putting opposition Labour into a leading position months away from a federal election.
The survey of 1,607 voters was conducted from January 11 to 15, before an Australian court upheld a government decision to cancel unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa just ahead of the Australian Open. Morrison has always enjoyed a strong lead over his rival, Labour leader Anthony Albanese, but has lost a double-digit margin he held just two months ago. Around 38 per cent of voters want Morrison as the country’s leader, while 31 per cent support Albanese.
Morrison, who has to call an election before May, has been fielding criticism over his handling of the Omicron outbreak that has pushed daily infections to record levels, driving up hospitalisation rates and straining health systems.
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