Essential poll: voters divided on PM's plan to crack down on environmental protests

Approval ratings dip for both Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in latest survey

Australians are divided about a controversial plan, telegraphed by Scott Morrison, to curb environmental activism against the resources sector - with the Guardian Essential sample split between support, opposition and indifference.

In the wake of the prime minister using a combative speech to the Queensland Resources Council to unload on "apocalyptic" progressivism and float potential curbs on activism, voters were asked whether they would support a change that could make consumer or environmental boycotts illegal in Australia.