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The Australian Labor government is seeing a slight improvement in polling numbers following the passage of a contentious budget bill. Despite this, political figures acknowledge that the electorate remains volatile and frustrated by economic pressures.
Why it matters
Polling shifts provide insight into the stability of the current Australian government and the public's reaction to recent fiscal policy changes.
Plibersek says ‘any improvement is welcome’ in polls
The article reports on political polling and quotes opposing sides without taking a definitive stance on the government's performance.
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