AustraliaAlbanese's Popularity Plunges
Labor's primary vote at record low, economic concerns rise. The party has lost its lead on key issues except health, a new poll shows.
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Anthony Albanese's net favorability has fallen 10 points to -27, while Jim Chalmers' has dropped nine points to -23, according to the latest poll.
The poll, conducted from last Monday to Friday, shows voters are deserting Labor on issues like economic management, tax reform, and national security.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's favorability rating rose two points to -10 per cent, and her party is ranked top by voters for tackling the cost of living, housing affordability, immigration, and crime.
The Coalition is rated top for economic management, along with tax reform and national security, with voters increasingly concerned about which party can best run the economy.
Labor still leads in the two-party preferred count, with 52 to 48, but its primary vote is at a record low, with One Nation leading at 29 per cent, followed by Labor on 28 per cent and the Coalition on 21 per cent.
RedBridge director Tony Barry said Labor's vote share is back to its lowest recorded level, and voters will rarely reward a government when they are feeling poorer.
The Albanese government has vowed to tighten its belt, closing the purse strings to households, amid growing voter unease about Labor's ability to steer the country through economic turbulence.
Key facts
- Anthony Albanese's net favorability has fallen 10 points to -27
- Jim Chalmers' net favorability has dropped nine points to -23
- One Nation is ranked top by voters for tackling the cost of living, housing affordability, immigration, and crime
- Labor's primary vote is at a record low, with One Nation leading at 29 per cent
Three perspectives
Neutral
The poll results highlight a significant shift in voter sentiment, with economic concerns rising to the forefront. The government's response to these concerns will be closely watched. As the economic situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how Labor will regain voter trust.
Positive
Despite the challenges, Labor still leads in the two-party preferred count, and the party's focus on healthcare remains a strong point. The government's commitment to tightening its belt and addressing economic concerns may help to restore voter confidence.
Negative
The poll results are a significant blow to Labor, with the party's primary vote at a record low and voters deserting them on key issues. The rise of One Nation and the Coalition's strong showing on economic management are major concerns for the government.
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