Coalition up in first Newspoll for 2019

The coalition's primary vote has lifted two points in the first Newspoll of 2019.

Support for Scott Morrison's government increased by two points in the first Newspoll for 2019. (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 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.