At a surface level, the latest findings of the Herald’s Resolve Political Monitor contain lots of good news for Labor and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The nationwide poll of 3237 voters taken between March 26 and 29 shows the contest is now neck and neck on a two-party preferred basis. Labor’s primary vote has increased from a terrible low of just 25 in February to a healthier 29, giving panicked MPs hope that the party has momentum behind it.

Voters have raised their assessment of Anthony Albanese’s performance.Credit: Alex Ellinghausen

In contrast, the Coalition’s primary vote has slipped from 39 per cent to 37 per cent. The fall is within the margin of error, but few would disagree that Opposition Leader Peter Dutton........

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