SYDNEY — Early voting began in Australia on Monday two weeks ahead of election day, with surveys showing the opposition centre-left Labor Party extending its lead and Prime Minister Scott Morrison suffering a fall in his approval rating. ADVERTISEMENTMorrison’s rating as the country’s preferred leader fell a percentage point to 44%, the survey showed, leaving him narrowly in front of Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese whose rating rose 3 points to 42%. Early voting began a day after a televised debate between Morrison and Albanese who at times yelled at each other, making it hard for either to make a point. About 40% of the electorate voted either early or by post in the last national election. RELATED STORIESADVERTISEMENTAustralian prime minister calls May 21 electionAustralian election campaign begins, polls show opposition aheadAustralia PM vows no cuts to universal healthcare if re-electedTrans people’s rights in Australian election spotlightSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 09, 2022 10:09 UTC