Australia PM's ratings tumbles on handling of Omicron cases


Prime Minister Scott Morrison's approval rating fell to its lowest level in nearly two years

SYDNEY:Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's approval rating fell to its lowest level in nearly two years as he faces heat just months out from a federal election over his handling of the Omicron wave, a widely watched poll showed on Monday.

A Newspoll conducted for The Australian newspaper showed satisfaction with Morrison's performance dropped 5 points to 39% in January, the lowest level since March 2020, when he fielded criticism over his response to devastating bushfires.

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