Anthony Albanese has established a strong lead over Peter Dutton as preferred prime minister in the final poll before Saturday’s election.
The Prime Minister now has a 47-31 lead over the Coalition leader, according to the latest Political Monitor Poll published for the Sydney Morning Herald.
The Labor government has a six point lead over the Coalition on a two-party preferred basis.
It means Mr Albanese will likely retain power in either majority or minority government.
Despite the strong lead, voters appear to feel more confidence in Mr Dutton and the Coalition when it comes to the economy compared to Mr Albanese.
Voters also rate the Opposition more highly on national security, crime and migration.
Support for minor parties has risen while support for independent candidates has fallen since the last survey conducted two weeks ago.
The Greens have seen a one percentage point rise to 14 per cent and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has also risen by one to seven per cent.
More to come.
Anthony Albanese (pictured) has established a strong lead over Peter Dutton
Mr Dutton (pictured) has suffered a fall in support in recent weeks
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