Labor fails to gain traction in latest Newspoll

The Labor Government's announcement of its billion-dollar plans to reform education has not translated into any change in the latest Newspoll.

The poll, published in today's The Australian newspaper, shows the Government's primary support remaining steady on 32 per cent.

The Coalition's vote has dropped another two points to 46 per cent, having been at 50 per cent two polls ago.

However, the Coaltion retains an election-winning lead of 55 per cent to 45 per cent after preferences, unchanged from a fortnight ago.

A week before the poll was taken, the Gillard Government announced $2.3 billion in tertiary education cuts to help fund the Gonski education reforms.

Ms Gillard said she was determined to negotiate with the states to ensure funding and get the reforms through Parliament.

Her support as preferred prime minister has dropped two points to 35 per cent.

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's support remained steady at 40 per cent.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-23/labor-fails-to-gain-traction-in-latest-newspoll/4644980

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Morgan Poll shows LNP lead down for third consecutive week

Pollster Gary Morgan said the poll showed a positive response by electors to the Government’s response to the Gonski Review:

“The improvement for the Government comes after Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced a $14.5 billion increase in education funding over six years in response to the Gonski Review into school funding. Although the plan has widespread backing, it requires the support of the States & Territories to be fully implemented.”

The Roy Morgan Government Confidence Rating has risen to 105.5pts (up 4.5pts in a week) with 42.5% (up 1.5%) saying Australia is ‘heading in the right direction’, compared to 37% (down 3%) saying Australia is ‘heading in the wrong direction’.

http://www.independentaustralia.net/2013/politics/morgan-poll-shows-lnp-lead-down-for-third-consecutive-week/