The danger for Scott Morrison and his government is laid bare in one of the key findings in this latest poll.

A quick glance shows that Morrison has a sizeable lead over Bill Shorten as preferred prime minister, 47 to 37 per cent.

But a closer look shows that Morrison has added nothing to the government on this measure since the toppling of Malcolm Turnbull.

Former Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

In fact, Morrison has gone slightly backwards. Turnbull led by 48 to 36 per cent.