Anthony Albanese and Labor have turned around sliding voter support as the Federal Election hits the first full week, according to a new wave of polling.
In the first Newspoll, published by The Australian, Labor recorded an improvement in its primary vote, lifting it to 33 per cent — the best result of the year.
The Coalition vote slipped to 37 per cent, giving the Government a lead on two -party preferred 51 per cent to 49 per cent.
It marks the first time since July that Labor has held a lead over the Coalition.
The result would still produce a hung parliament, but would have the Government closer to a majority in its own right.
Mr Albanese also recorded a rise in his net approval — after a week of his Budget sales pitch and officially calling the election on Sunday — to minus nine per cent.
Mr Dutton’s net approval dropped to minus 18 per cent.
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