Labor MPs Downplay Poor Newspoll Showing The latest Newspoll results have dealt a blow to Labor's electoral prospects, but party leaders are trying to downplay its significance.
The survey shows the opposition trailing behind the government on several key issues. Understanding the Poll: Context and Significance Labor's poor showing can be attributed to a combination of factors.
Its primary vote has dropped by roughly 5 percentage points since the last Newspoll, while the government's rating has risen by a similar margin.