The Australian argues that both leaders are suffering voter disaffection and suggests that some dramatic approaches are needed in order to regain support from voters.
The Australian points out that the latest Newspoll surveys are confirming what all the politicians and voters can feel in their bones - the electorate is not listening to the Coalition and reluctant about Labor.
Three weeks after the coalition attempted to reset the political agenda by putting the Abbott era behind it with the May 9 budget, voters appear unmoved.
The paper says Turnbull remains ahead of Shorten on key indicators but both leaders are plumbing new depths for personal leadership qualities across the board.
Primary vote support for the coalition and Labor also remained unchanged since the last Newspoll two weeks ago, with both on 36 per cent.
It seems clear both leaders are suffering voter disaffection.
The Australian argues that Turnbulls initial promise and popularity has suffered as a result of indecision and complacency early in his leadership and that his valiant attempts to change first impressions are not working. And it also says Shortens tactical success is not transforming him into a viable alternative.
