Majority of voters back creation of home affairs ministry – Guardian Essential poll

Poll shows new ministry is popular, including among Labor voters, but 45% concerned over Peter Dutton's control of all security services

Most Australians support the creation of a new national security ministry, including a slim majority of Labor voters according to the latest Guardian Essential poll.

The poll, conducted between 20 and 24 July, found 56% approved of the new national security ministry, which amalgamates the immigration department with security agencies and the Australian federal police under the immigration minister, Peter Dutton.