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Victorian Labor approval collapses to 19% as voters rank it worst state

A new SEC Newgate poll shows only 19% of Victorians approve of Premier Ben Carroll's government, down from 52% four years ago.

A new poll ranks Victorian Labor the worst in Australia. 74% of people don't approve of it.

Only 19% of Victorians think Ben Carroll is doing a good job as premier. Four years ago, 52% approved of the Andrews government.

SEC Newgate researcher Nick Maher said it's the lowest rating his company has ever seen. Crime is the top concern for voters, one in three say it's their biggest worry.

The state election is in November. Labor faces a tough fight to win back voters.

19%
Current approval rating
52%
Four years ago approval
74%
Disapproval rating
SEC Newgate's research history
Poll lowest on record

Why it mattersVictorian Labor faces a massive approval crisis just weeks before a state election, with voters most worried about rising crime and healthcare strain.

AustraliaVictorian voters are deeply unhappy with their state government and may deliver a swing to the Coalition or minor parties in November's election.

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