Newspoll: 59-41 to Coalition
Word on Twitter is that Newspoll has the Coalition’s two-party lead out from 56-44 to 59-41, from primary votes of 27% for Labor (down two) and 51% for the Coalition (up three). But for a 26% result in the September 16-18 poll, this would be the lowest primary vote Labor had ever recorded since Newspoll commenced in 1985. The two-party figure ranks as the Gillard government’s equal worst result, along with the poll of September 2-4. Newspoll hasn’t always reported two-party preferred results, but my own calculations tell me there remain unbroken records from the respective honeymoon periods of Rudd (63-37 in February/March 2008) and Howard (60.5-39.5 in April 1996). Julia Gillard is up a point on disapproval to 63% and steady on approval at 28%, while Tony Abbott is down two on approval to 33% and up one on disapproval to 55%. Tony Abbott has widened the preferred prime minister lead he gained in the previous poll, from 41-39 to 41-36. As always, the sample for the poll was around 1150, with a margin of error of 3%.
Categories: Federal Politics 2010-
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-01/crook-considers-joining-federal-nationals/3983164
what implications will this have on the numbers in the hor?
by Lyne Lady on May 1, 2012 at 3:23 pm
I think anyone stupid enough to plot against a person in that persons own office with a witness in the office doesn’t deserve to hold the position of MP. He has to go.
by davidwh on May 1, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Itep
It stil only takes 10 people to change their minds to get 51-49 to Labor.
Not hard really!.
by 1934pc on May 1, 2012 at 3:24 pm
by guytaur on May 1, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Lyne Lady
None would be my guess as he already votes with them.
by MTBW on May 1, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Marrikville Mauler@1091
As you now know who I am,please expose abbott and pyne.
by Schnappi on May 1, 2012 at 3:24 pm
still
by 1934pc on May 1, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Abbott should step aside for Defamation cases, Pyne should resign for allegedly helping Ashly case against Slipper.
by zoidlord on May 1, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Lyne Lady nothing much really other than his vote may be more secure.
by davidwh on May 1, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Nil really as Crook as supported libs on everything except some policy which was especially beneficial for his seat
by shellbell on May 1, 2012 at 3:26 pm
I was absolutely gutted last night.
I’m feeling much better this afternoon. These things have a way of working themselves out.
Amused to watch how the conservatives will try and spin this given how much they’ve gone on about the government putting pressure on interest rates. 50 basis points lower than the lowest they were under the Howard government
by spur212 on May 1, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Especially given that it was raised by Grattan, I see the Pyne business as the distraction for MSM from good interest rate news
by RNM1953 on May 1, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Hockey trying to turn good news on its head.
No question about Pyne as yet.
by guytaur on May 1, 2012 at 3:27 pm
victoria
congrats on your prediction re interest rates
Well done.
Have you heard the news about the 4 deaths at Glen Waverley?
Overtaking any news about
Interest rate cuts and/or Pyne
Not stopping bits of Baillieu budget getting through
Not so bad, after all.
(nothing about going into deficit!)
And the TAFE cuts being reported as “only affecting those crappy, hospitality courses” anyway.
Fkers.
by kezza2 on May 1, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Yes it would be interesting to know how detailed information about Slipper found its way in to Ashby’s statement of claim from 2003 when Ashby only started working with Slipper in mid December last year.
Perhaps there was a little spilt drinks?
by Greensborough Growler on May 1, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Steve Lewis MUST run an “Embattled, Disgraced, Pyne Crisis” story on the front pages of the Hackers tabloids tomorrow. He must then follow up with an”Abbott stumbles” double page spread. The Sun/Telegraph?CM/Advertiser/Mercury etc must run a phone poll:”Do you think Mr Pyne was telling the truth about his late night drinking session with the disgraced Slipper aide?” Michelle must then call on Mr Abbott – in a page one opinion piece – to act swiftly on this scandal which is tainting the alternative Government. “Sources” must then be sounded out about a Lib spill because of the enveloping crisis.
by al palster on May 1, 2012 at 3:28 pm
RNM1953
If banks reduce their rates, customers will know soon enough. When it comes to money, people find out asap what is benefitting them. The msm does not need to spruik this at all
by victoria on May 1, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Of course: the CARBON TAX!!! We’re all doomed!!!
What’s really funny about that is at the time of 4.25% rates under the Howard government, the big issue was the GST
by spur212 on May 1, 2012 at 3:28 pm
RNM1953!1111,
Think it was raised by Jessica Wright
http://www.nationaltimes.com.au/opinion/political-news/pyne-confirms-i-had-drinks-with-slippers-accuser-20120501-1xweb.html
by Schnappi on May 1, 2012 at 3:28 pm
I believe in this Budget interest on savings accounts/term deposits will become tax free, like franked dividends.
by political animal on May 1, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Kezza2
No. What happened in Glen Waverley?
by victoria on May 1, 2012 at 3:29 pm
BB is Ray Hadley or whomever is on now calling for Pyne to resign?
by guytaur on May 1, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Interesting comments by Tony Windsor on Lateline last night and on Breakfast this morning, as reported in the OO
http://tinyurl.com/bnby7e3
So how about having a motion of CONFIDENCE in the Government being put up?
Assuming it was passed, it should shut Abbott up or provide plenty of ammunition to use against him.
Windsor commented that many people thought that there had already been numerous motions of No Confidence against the Government passed by parliament. I think he has a point.
by bemused on May 1, 2012 at 3:31 pm
What is latika saying on Twiter. Ditto David Speers.
by guytaur on May 1, 2012 at 3:31 pm
political animal@1119
That’s been in the pipe for a while, but keeps getting pushed back.
by ShiftyPhil on May 1, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Innocent until proven guilty. That applies even to people like Pyne.
by Mithrandir on May 1, 2012 at 3:31 pm
MM @ 1091
Hey, thanks for that.
I always get confused between alligators and crocodiles
not to mention tortoises and turtles!
And that where “Schnappi” comes from! German?
You learn something new every day.
by kezza2 on May 1, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Penny Wong is a class act she has such style and grace. She delivers her message without once raising her voice. Hard as he tried Richard Glover couldn’t rattle her.
by MTBW on May 1, 2012 at 3:32 pm
And……….wait for it………..Tony Crook is “in discussions with” the Federal National party to join them in coalition.
So a move from one charade to another.
Who gives the mildest toss?
His game was some kind of “Royalties of Regions” gig pulled off by his State counterparts in WA. Just did not work.
When you scratch a painted fraud there is still a fraud under the paint.
Only got the seat on Labor preferences I understand.
by Tricot on May 1, 2012 at 3:32 pm
mtbw david
thanks
by Lyne Lady on May 1, 2012 at 3:34 pm
It’s getting even more spicy by the hours:
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/pyne-confirms-i-had-drinks-with-slippers-accuser-20120501-1xweb.html#ixzz1taqKnN3A
by The Finnigans on May 1, 2012 at 3:34 pm
vic, probably breaking news all over the place now.
Neighbours horrified
Lovely family
All dead.
2 adults, 2 kids.
Homicide squad on scene, etc.
by kezza2 on May 1, 2012 at 3:34 pm
kezza2,
Defamation ,comparing me to abetz and brandis,who both should be tossed in the Nile for dem crocs.
Actually one grandad came from USA french descent,rest irish ,btitish
by Schnappi on May 1, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Mr Pyne must release all details of the other two secret meetings he had with Mr Ashby.
Iwonder if the Terror will follow up Hey Lewis you on the case?
by ruawake on May 1, 2012 at 3:36 pm
i know my advances would definitely be rejected but i have a bit of a crush on penny wong.
by middle man on May 1, 2012 at 3:36 pm
MTBW @ 1127
Couldn’t agree more. I have made similar comments myself.
Who was it that commented on Keating’s envious remark about Obama that he had ‘poise’? Well so too does Penny.
She is wasted in the Senate.
by bemused on May 1, 2012 at 3:38 pm
An interesting section of the Pyne article.
A source close to Mr Slipper’s office told the National Times that, during the evening of March 19, Mr Ashby revealed personal details to Mr Pyne, a claim Mr Pyne strenuously denies.
“I have nothing to hide,” Mr Pyne said. “I was simply passing the time of day. We had a beer and a political discussion.”
Asked if Mr Ashby raised with him any concerns regarding Mr Slipper, Mr Pyne replied, “No. Not at all.”
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/pyne-confirms-i-had-drinks-with-slippers-accuser-20120501-1xweb.html#ixzz1tarl6GpX
by guytaur on May 1, 2012 at 3:38 pm
From the article:
http://www.nationaltimes.com.au/opinion/political-news/pyne-confirms-i-had-drinks-with-slippers-accuser-20120501-1xweb.html
“He didn’t know he had any at the time. Not until we told him.”
by Aguirre on May 1, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Penny Wong is a bloody champion.
by grey on May 1, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Kezza2
I had no idea
Absolutely horrendous.
by victoria on May 1, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Spoilsport.
by This little black duck on May 1, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Mithrandir 1125 I was being a little satirical.
by davidwh on May 1, 2012 at 3:40 pm
middle man @ 1134
What man with a taste for intelligent women wouldn’t?
Take you place in the queue after me.
by bemused on May 1, 2012 at 3:41 pm
middle man
While there is life there is hope!
by MTBW on May 1, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Mithrandir:
Not sure that applies in the Court of Public Opinion. Or in any Trial by Media.
by Aguirre on May 1, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Its going to be a tough afternoon for Pyne’s press sec.
by bluegreen on May 1, 2012 at 3:41 pm
How long is take to say “Two o’clock”?
by This little black duck on May 1, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Wilkie might be a grandstander at times. At least he is doing for good causes.
I remember grandstanding politicians for causes to do with their pockets.
by guytaur on May 1, 2012 at 3:43 pm
schnappi @ 1132
Solly, much apology.
Must have been thinking schnapps/wodka/russian connection.
But, sue if you must.
All you’ll be getting is the dregs of Newstart!
by kezza2 on May 1, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Aguirre I agree and given what the Libs have dished out they can hardly complain if they get some back.
by davidwh on May 1, 2012 at 3:44 pm