Guardian Essential poll: more Australians approve of Hanson’s party leadership than Albanese or Taylor’s
Summary
A recent Guardian Essential poll shows that more Australians approve of Pauline Hanson’s leadership of the One Nation party than of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese or opposition leader Angus Taylor. The poll also reveals growing pessimism about Australia’s future and its economy.Key Facts
- 52% of Australians approve of Pauline Hanson’s job as leader of One Nation, while 34% disapprove.
- Hanson's approval is higher than that of Prime Minister Albanese (41% approve, 51% disapprove) and opposition leader Taylor (34% approve, 34% disapprove).
- One Nation’s support has risen, with the party slightly ahead of the Coalition in primary votes (One Nation 25%, Coalition 24%).
- Labor leads primary votes at 30%, followed by One Nation and then the Coalition.
- Hanson’s approval is strong across all age groups, both men and women, and among voters from different parties.
- Most Australians (54%) feel the country is on the wrong track, while only 30% think it is headed in the right direction.
- Economic confidence is low: 55% expect the economy to get worse in the next six months, only 14% expect improvement.
- Hanson’s high approval comes despite controversies related to her party and personal actions.
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