An opinion poll shows Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's approval rating is at a new high.
A Nielsen poll in Fairfax newspapers shows 74 per cent of people approve of Mr Rudd's performance as Prime Minister and 22 per cent disapprove.
More people disapprove of Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull's performance than approve. He has a 43 per cent approval rate compared to 47 per cent disapproval.
Overall the Government is leading the Opposition 58 to 42 after preferences.
