Poll shows hit to Coalition vote over Covid handling and health funding

One in three Australians found to be less likely to vote for Morrison government due to level of public hospital resourcing

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Health and the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic are a significant drag on the Coalition vote, with one in three Australians less likely to vote for the Morrison government due to the level of public hospital funding, according to new polling.

An Essential poll, commissioned by the Australian Medical Association, found voters who had traditionally supported the Coalition on health and hospital funding were now deserting them. Support in this key area had dropped, with 34% now questioning the government's record.

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