The Guardian Essential Poll has been released, which shows majority support for all major political leaders in the nation, including Premiers Daniel Andrews and Gladys Berejiklian, both of whom are embroiled in separate scandals:
A majority of voters approve of the performances of Gladys Berejiklian and Daniel Andrews despite both premiers weathering bouts of intense public and political criticism in recent weeks, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll.
In results suggestive that incumbency is powerful during a global and national crisis, 68% of the sample of 1,082 voters approve of Berejiklian’s performance despite rolling controversy last week about the New South Wales premier’s undisclosed relationship with disgraced MP Daryl Maguire, and 54% gave Andrews the thumbs up despite ongoing political criticism about the Victorian government’s management of Covid-19.
