Opinions have flipped in just a few short weeks when Australians are asked whether Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton will triumph at the federal election.

Only 34 per cent of voters thought one month ago that the prime minister would keep his job, while 43 per cent thought the opposition leader was set to take power.

But the formal campaign has begun with a strong sense that Albanese has the upper hand: 42 per cent now think he will win, while only 34 per cent expect a Dutton victory.

The latest Resolve Political Monitor is the first poll to show Prime Minister Anthony Albanese making up ground lost to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Credit:

There is a powerful shift in sentiment in every major indicator in the Resolve Political Monitor – primary vote, preferred prime minister, ratings on leadership performance and opinions about which side is best on key policies. Labor has gained on all counts.

Take, for instance, the regular questions about whether voters can trust Albanese or Dutton to take the country forward. Dutton has won this in every survey since May last year. Albanese now has a tiny lead, 29 to 27 per cent.

Another example: Dutton has led since early last year when voters are asked whether the leaders are communicating well. Albanese now has the edge, just slightly, 29 to 25 per........

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