Poll wrap: Worst reaction to midterm PM change in Newspoll history; contrary polls in Dutton's Dickson
- Written by Adrian Beaumont, Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne
Most Australians did not want Malcolm Turnbull to be deposed as prime minister.AAP/Lukas Coch
This week’s Newspoll, conducted August 24-26 - the days following the leadership spill - from a sample of 1,780, gave Labor a massive 56-44 lead, a five point gain for Labor since last fortnight. Primary votes were 41% Labor (up six), 33% Coalition...