Australian Prime Minister Morrison's Approval Rating Hits Historic Low

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] Support for Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who has been criticized for failing to respond adequately to the spread of COVID-19, has fallen to an all-time low.

According to major foreign media on the 19th (local time), a survey conducted by polling firm Newspoll showed that Prime Minister Morrison's approval rating dropped to 51%, the lowest level in over a year.

Morrison's approval rating has declined by 2 percentage points over the past three weeks and is significantly lower compared to April last year (85%), when the COVID-19 crisis was at its peak.

The decline in approval ratings is attributed to growing dissatisfaction with the government as the spread of the COVID-19 virus shows no signs of slowing and the distribution of vaccines has been delayed.

Australian authorities are continuing strict measures, including extending lockdowns and closing retail stores in Sydney and Melbourne, where confirmed cases are rapidly increasing, to curb the spread of the Delta variant.

Local media reported that if the results of this poll are reflected in the election, the center-left Labor Party will experience a serious defeat.

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