Anthony Albanese’s approval rating falls to lowest level since election, Guardian Essential poll shows

More than two-thirds of voters think Labor isn't doing enough to ensure affordable and secure rentals'

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Anthony Albanese's approval has fallen to its lowest level since the 2022 election and almost half of voters think Australia is heading in the wrong direction, the latest Guardian Essential poll suggests.

More than two-thirds of voters (68%) think the Albanese government is not doing enough to ensure affordable and secure rentals" while three-quarters (75%) said the same about the cost of living, the survey of 1,148 respondents found.

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