The former PM says his successor should be ready to explain a 30th failed Newspoll. Photo: AAP
The infighting between Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull is a hot topic among Australian voters who are disappointed that another federal government is being consumed by an internal power struggle.
In the The New Daily Pulse survey conducted this week, hundreds of respondents left comments about the performance of the Turnbull government.
Many said that Mr Abbott was helping to get the ALP elected at the next election and drew direct links between his behaviour and that of Kevin Rudd as he sought to destabilise Julia Gillard.
There was also concern about the rise of Peter Dutton and the new national security super-ministry, while many expressed concerns about Mr Turnbull’s leadership.
Another key theme was dissatisfaction with politicians of all stripes, and MPs who put their own interests ahead of the electorate’s were singled out for strong criticism.
Here, we publish a selection of the comments which provide an insight into the current mood of Australia voters.