Coalition primary vote up in first Newspoll for 2019

Support for the Morrison government increased, but Labor still ahead in the two-party vote.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison at a press conference. Source: AAP

The coalition's primary vote has risen in the first Newspoll of 2019, but Labor remains in front.

Support for Scott Morrison's government increased by two points, according to the poll published by The Australian on Monday night.

The Newspoll shows Labor ahead in the two-party preferred vote 53-47.

The poll was conducted between January 24-27 and based on a survey of 1634 voters across Australia.