The latest Fairfax Ipsos poll shows Labor has opened a 10 point lead over the Coalition after preferences.

It comes as speculation grows Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton may challenge for the top job, but the Prime Minister’s close allies claim his position is safe.

The survey also reveals government is trailing Labor 55 to 45 per cent after preferences.

But as the government crumbles, Ben Fordham is asking, does Australian have a replacement?

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