Is Scott Morrison the Least Popular Prime Minister in Australian History?




The former leader of the Liberal Party has seen his approval ratings plummet in recent months, but is he really the most unpopular Prime Minister in Australian history?
Scott Morrison has been a polarizing figure since he became Prime Minister in 2018. His handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly controversial, with many Australians criticizing his government's slow and ineffective response. Morrison has also been criticized for his handling of other issues, such as climate change, the economy, and Indigenous affairs.
As a result of his unpopularity, Morrison's approval ratings have plummeted in recent months. A recent poll found that only 25% of Australians approve of the job he is doing. This is the lowest approval rating for any Australian Prime Minister since the introduction of regular polling in the 1970s.
Some commentators have suggested that Morrison is the least popular Prime Minister in Australian history. However, this claim is disputed by others, who point out that other Prime Ministers have also experienced low approval ratings. For example, Kevin Rudd's approval rating fell to 23% in 2010, while Tony Abbott's approval rating fell to 29% in 2015.
So, is Scott Morrison the least popular Prime Minister in Australian history? It is difficult to say for certain. However, there is no doubt that he is one of the most unpopular Prime Ministers in recent memory. Only time will tell whether his popularity will recover.
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Further Reading
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