Albanese’s approval hits lowest ever; Dutton narrows gap as Coalition gains momentum ahead of upcoming election.

Anthony Albanese’s approval ratings have reached a new low, according to a recent Newspoll.

The poll, published by The Australian, indicates that the gap between Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as preferred Prime Minister has narrowed to just three points.

Dutton’s approval has increased three points to 41 per cent, while Albanese’s has decreased to 44 per cent.

Albanese’s net personal approval has dropped to minus 20 per cent, with only 37 per cent of voters expressing satisfaction with his performance compared to 57 per cent who are dissatisfied.

In contrast, Dutton’s net approval has risen slightly to minus 11, reflecting a minor increase in his approval ratings.

On primary support, Labor has fallen two percentage points to 31 per cent, whereas the Coalition has remained stable at 39 per cent.

Public expectations for Labor are shifting, with a majority of voters now anticipating a Coalition Government as the likely outcome of the next election.

Only one-third of Australians foresee a Labor Government relying on crossbench support, while 29 per cent believe Dutton may lead a minority government.