The fortnightly Essential Research poll includes the pollster’s more-or-less monthly reading of the leadership ratings, which record a four point increase in Scott Morrison’s approval rating to 65% and a two point drop in disapproval to 28%. Anthony Albanese is respectively down two to 40% and steady on 33%. Morrison’s lead as preferred prime minister increases slightly, from 51-25 to 52-24.
Also featured are the pollster’s regular questions on federal and state government handling of COVID-19, with the added twist of a question asking who respondents felt had performed better out of the Prime Minister and their Premier or Chief Minister. This found 52% favouring their state or territory leader compared with 30% for Scott Morrison. The poll nonetheless gives the federal government its strongest result for handling of the pandemic in at least six months, with 69% rating it good (up two on a fortnight ago) and 12% as poor (down two).
The state government results are little changed for the three states with passable sample sizes: the New South Wales government’s good rating is up a point to 72%; Victoria’s is down two to 59% (the state’s lockdown was announced on the third day of the six-day polling period); and Queensland’s is down two to 76%. Western Australia’s is at 88%, the highest reading in at least six months, after the conclusion of that state’s lockdown, which is up eight on the previous poll, conducted shortly before the lockdown began. However, here the sample size is below 200 and the margin of error as high as 10%. The same applies to South Australia’s 79%, down one on last time.
The poll also has questions about Craig Kelly’s recent behaviour, although I wonder about a question wording that says Kelly has been “sharing Covid-19 misinformation”, the consistently negative tone of the propositions being put to the respondents, and the lack of clear response options along the lines of “who’s Craig Kelly?”. The results find 41% agreeing that Morrison has showed poor leadership, without offering clarity on how many disagreed and how many had no opinion, and 56% agreeing Kelly was “more interested in sharing Covid-19 misinformation and building his media profile than representing his constituency”.
The full report features still further questions on COVID-19 and one on a 2050 net zero carbon emissions target. The poll was conducted Wednesday to Monday from a sample of 1109.
sprocket_says: Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 3:11 pm
Merrick Garland is Biden’s nominee for Attorney General, and his Senate confirmation hearings start on Monday US time. Here is his opening statement, issued in advance:
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Merrick Garland to battle right-wing terrorism after career prosecuting extremism
“Judge Garland will take over what prosecutors are calling the biggest, most complex investigation in Justice Department history, the Capitol assault that led to the second impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. So far there have been at least 230 arrests connected to the riot, but federal officials are investigating as many as 500 people in all. Prosecutors have brought five major cases involving 11 members of the Proud Boys, a far-right nationalist group that was out in force at the Capitol. Nine members of the Oath Keepers militia group have been charged with conspiring to stop the congressional certification of Mr. Biden’s victory,” the newspaper noted.
In his prepared opening remarks for his confirmation hearing, Garland is expected to say, “”One-hundred and fifty years after the department’s founding, battling extremist attacks on our democratic institutions also remains central to its mission.”
https://www.rawstory.com/merrick-garland/
Andrew_Earlwood @ #2240 Sunday, February 21st, 2021 – 2:51 pm
I’ll take that as your second failure to answer the question, and withdraw.
Assantdj
Thanks. Tweet said the orange cap was 25 and the blue one for adults 23. Is that the thickness of the needle?
Had a blood test on Thursday and my veins hide away as soon as the needle appears so I’m with Shellbell. Nervous twit when faced with the jab.
https://www.hamiltoncompany.com/laboratory-products/needles-knowledge/needle-gauge-chart
Keen observers of the Promo ‘manhandling’ will notice the lack of social distancing and bumptious guffawing.
Buffoonery followed with the costume change…
BH
Yes the thickness of the needle on traditional syringe needle combos. The smaller orange ones are also used for injections that are under the skin as opposed to into the muscle.
Things might have changed in the last decade but I don’t think that the colour coding of needle gauges is one of them.
sprocket_ @ #2255 Sunday, February 21st, 2021 – 3:34 pm
Christ! I had assumed people were joking about the “ScoMo” shirt. I’ll bet Jen has one that says “I’m with Stupid” 🙁
What a bloody idiot!!!!
sprocket_ @ #2255 Sunday, February 21st, 2021 – 2:34 pm
Is he starting a fashion brand for his life after politics? Perhaps that shirt is destined for a charity auction, matches included.
Player One says:
Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 3:20 pm
This is only about time, not destination, Player. This is happening in spite of the contrariness of those such as you. We do not live in a uni-variable world. Processes are not linear. It’s not what you want. Too bad for you. No-one cares. It is what it is. The process has commenced and is not stoppable now. Change is being institutionalised. It will have institutional characteristics. This is basically a good thing.
For mine, it’s interesting that the institutional process is being run by really smart, capable, honest and serious youngish women. I have a lot of confidence in them. They are purposeful and bright and optimistic. I like that. I respect them. I’m not going to diss them.
Needless to say, I have no respect whatsoever for the Player, whoever they are, because they are essentially disingenuous. They can take a running jump into yonder paradise lake.
Thnks Assantdj and Cud Chewer
I turn away and don’t watch so have never really noticed the needles. Might next time.
@Assantdj
You have it correct, we do not have ready supplies of the minimal dead space syringes (conformed plunger) that we require to draw up the Pfizer vaccine. We will be likely to be able to only draw up 5 of 6 doses per vial until they are procured. The needle itself has deadspace, so a reason why the 25 gauge ‘orange’ needle will be used.
The narcoleptic Albanese needs to be given a bump… again.
WAKE UP ALBO!!!
The Member for Grayndler would never have made a half-decent rugby league fullback for South Sydney, let alone a competitive leader of the federal opposition.
But he’s all we’ve got to combat ScoMo, sadly.
I’m seeing parallels between Cruz in Texas and Morrison in Australia. The obvious one is that Morrison’s excursion to Hawaii during the fires and the excuses that followed are very similar to Cruz’s trip to Cancun in the aftermath of the snow storm. Less obvious is this observation on Cruz. It could have been written for the Liberal Party in general and of Morrison’s handling of the multiple rape accusations in particular.
Socrates @ #2050 Sunday, February 21st, 2021 – 10:04 am
Well, I’ve read chunks of it, but I can’t be bothered reading any more. Once I got to this bit I realized someone was just having a laugh …
Anyone who thinks the current state of electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles is at all comparable, or that electric vehicle technology is still just ’emerging’ has clearly been sniffing too much petrol. Many countries already have targets for phasing out anything but electric vehicles, and at least two major vehicle manufacturers have said they intend to only offer electric vehicles in future.
Even if you discount the hydrogen nonsense, this policy is a crock, designed (apparently) to extend the lifetime of fossil-fueled vehicles (at best) and hybrids (at worst) 🙁
Are you in favor of actively closing down all coal-fired power stations, given that we already have all the necessary alternatives to provide baseload power?
As I explained in great detail last night, baseload power is not the limiting factor in removing coal-fired generation from the power system. Having the non-fossil resources to supply minimum load in the worst case does not imply coal generation can be immediately shut down.
Your argument is invalid. Answering yes or no to it is irrelevant because your assertions are unsound.
I’m trying to stay polite, but your comments are verging on complete fuckwittery.
Apparently the Promo ‘Aussie Scomo’ polo shirt used post costume change for his Q-jumping vaccination is an Australian diamonds netball warm up top.
Just goes to show how intune he is with the female cohort…
N @ #2260 Sunday, February 21st, 2021 – 3:52 pm
Christ, are you still going on? Like all Gibbons, you talk the talk, but will always opt for doing absolutely nothing. Fine. Own it. Just stop pretending otherwise.
No wonder Labor policy in this area is such an utter shambles.
Dave from Wagga @ #2263 Sunday, February 21st, 2021 – 4:07 pm
Yeah, sure electability in politics is all about how many times you have stuck your head close and personal to a group of other blokes arses.
Spare me the bullshit.
Get on, or fuck right off.
sprocket_ @ #2267 Sunday, February 21st, 2021 – 4:25 pm
Apparently, Scott can hold a trophy whether he had anything to do with it or not!
Dandy Murray @ #2266 Sunday, February 21st, 2021 – 4:21 pm
No, you’re not.
The idea that a cap has remained over the needle has taken strong hold, unfortunately. I haven’t seen an “official” explanation about the colour, although there may be one around.
The stills of the ‘manhandling’ of the 84 year old are troubling, but taken ‘out of context’…
Greensborough Growler,
What does, get on, or fuck right off mean there bud?
Player One says:
Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 4:29 pm
Dandy Murray @ #2266 Sunday, February 21st, 2021 – 4:21 pm
I’m trying to stay polite …
No, you’re not.
Yes he has. I’ve called you an ignorant sod, which is not polite, but pretty much sums up how you present yourself.
Lizzie
I worry that having done a great job with the virus so far, thanks mainly to the state premiers and enough citizens taking restrictions seriously, the vaccine roll out could undermine the effort.
A number of countries are still not happy with the effectiveness of the Astra- Zeneca vaccine in the elderly, but the government tells us it’s safe and effective. Unfortunately this is the same government that will still not admit that the virus spreads by the airborne route.
If we relax borders early because of high vaccination rates and the vaccine turns out to be less than effective for the elderly all the good work will be undone.
I will gratefully accept whatever vaccine is offered but that doesn’t mean that I think the government has purchased the best vaccines or that the rollout will be a huge success. I am praying to be proven wrong.
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I’m trying to stay polite
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No, you’re not.
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Dandy didn’t say he was being successful at it.
1. Calculate the rent.
2. Tax the rent calculation.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-21/sa-welfare-group-pushes-for-improved-housing-availability/13176362
I don’t understand why Morrison had to pretend to be a sportsman to get an injection. Will we all have to play dress-ups to qualify?
Why is that masked man attacking that woman?
Logic is not her strong point, SK.
Btw, for shin splints, my experience was it (and a bundle of other things) came down to collapsing arches and excess ankle roll. A podiatrist sorted it out.
I hope the staff at the Facility check the lady for briuising on her forearm and hand because that looks a lot like the type of action that will adversely affect the skin of the very elderly.
Assantdj
I have a feeling that Morrison will overplay the “Now we’re safe” angle, too. He’s been busting to snap back to Normal and part of that is his reluctance to fund quarantine for the long term.
This may come as a complete surprise to some but the reason that Morrison knew nothing was because no-one told him anything.
He has thoughtfully rectified this problem with his staff by throwing his them under the same bus he threw Reynolds under.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/feb/21/staff-rebuked-over-failure-to-advise-him-of-brittany-higgins-allegations-scott-morrison-says
lizzie @ #2280 Sunday, February 21st, 2021 – 3:50 pm
I think he’s trying to imply he’s a supporter of females by wearing a diamond shirt after copping a bit of flack for the macho shark costume yesterday
Well it made me laugh.
Boer, all his staff have Kelly dressing gowns now too.
First Morrison physically assaulted the fire victim woman and now he physically assaults an elderly woman while he is wearing a mask. It is not enough that she survived the war.
Self Promo is a creepy, IMO.
Why is Morrison queue jumping and cross dressing to get his prick?
‘Vogon Poet says:
Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 4:57 pm
Boer, all his staff have Kelly dressing gowns now too.’
Good one. So does Zuckerberg, apparently. And Xi.
I do wonder about this. People are opposed because it will effect their property values and some cases views. There is a net social benefit, how is the individual going to be compensated for their loss should be discussed instead of dancing around he issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tSd1mt7bag&t=2378s
Dandy if you need some tips from one of the most unpleasant races in the galaxy—not actually evil, but bad-tempered, bureaucratic, officious and callous , you only have to ask.
south @ #2275 Sunday, February 21st, 2021 – 4:46 pm
It means what it says!
You fill in the details.
From the smh
What a leader. So sad that he’s been let down by his team, if not the rest of us even.
Player One says:
Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 4:29 pm
I’m trying to stay polite …
No, you’re not.
Player, go and jump in yonder lake.
Frednk @ #2276 Sunday, February 21st, 2021 – 4:48 pm
Jeez, you little boys just hate being challenged, don’t you?
Must be quite a while since Scotty has “worked” right through a weekend.
Did he really just say, in essence, “those nonspecific guys over there cover up rape too, so leave us alone!”?
Greensborough Growler,
You’re a pretty aggressive little poster on here. I don’t understand why.
One critical trait of high performing teams and organizations in the ability to look at it’s own performance in relation to itself past and present and make adjustments.
When ever someone critiques labor or albo you get pretty vitriolic.
You do know it’s not personal right? And if it does seem personal, there could be an element of identity fusion going on.
Telling others off like you do, doesn’t do anything to elevate the conversation. Maybe just ease up.