Morning mail: Labor’s poll boost, La Niña expected, Wong’s warning
Tuesday: More voters say ALP better at managing economy for everyday Australians. Plus: BoM likely to declare La Nina today
Good morning. Voters believe the opposition would manage the economy better than the government. The Bureau of Meteorology is expected to declare a La Nina weather event as summer's first tropical cyclone forms. And the international border will be further eased from next week.
The Coalition's traditional lead on economic management has been whittled away by Labor, as more voters say they believe the opposition would manage the economy in the interests of everyday Australians, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll. The latest survey of 1,095 respondents also suggests voters want the government to increase the Abbott-era 2030 emissions reduction pledge, with 61% of respondents saying they want a higher 2030 target, and 39% saying it should remain a cut of 26 to 28% on 2005 levels.
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