A recent poll indicates that more Australian voters believe Peter Dutton is better equipped than Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to handle relations with Donald Trump.
As Albanese attends the G20 in Brazil, the poll reflects a growing concern among Australians regarding global stability and climate change due to Trump’s victory.
The survey reveals that 55 percent of respondents feel the world will be less safe under Trump’s leadership, compared to only 28 percent who believe it will be safer.
In terms of negotiation prowess, 47 percent of voters think Dutton would effectively engage with Trump, while 36 percent support the same view for Albanese.
This poll comes at a critical time as Parliament approaches its final weeks of sessions for the year, potentially leading up to an early federal election.
May election
Albanese has hinted at holding the election in May, but he has not ruled out an earlier date based on discussions with his cabinet.
The Coalition currently leads Labor in the two-party-preferred vote at 51 percent to 49 percent.
However, the Coalition’s primary vote has slightly declined to 40 percent, while Labor’s vote holds steady at 30 percent, and the Greens have risen to 14 percent.
Moreover, the poll shows Dutton is nearly tied with Albanese as preferred prime minister, with 43 percent and 42 percent, respectively.
Dutton’s net approval rating stands at minus 4 percent, significantly better than Albanese’s minus 17 percent.
