Australia news live: poll puts One Nation ahead of Labor; free public transport ends in Victoria
Summary
A new poll shows that the One Nation party, led by Pauline Hanson, is currently the most popular political party in Australia, ahead of Labor and the Coalition. In Victoria, free public transport that had been offered for two months ended recently, but residents now have access to discounts on vehicle registration and public transport to help with living costs.Key Facts
- One Nation’s support rose by 4 points to 31%, making it the most popular party according to a recent poll.
- Labor’s primary vote stands at 28%, and the Coalition’s at 20%.
- Victoria ended a two-month period of free public transport on Sunday.
- Victorians can now get 20% off vehicle registration fees and pay half price for public transport until the end of the year.
- The federal government says waiting times for aged care services have decreased across all urgency levels.
- High-priority aged care cases now wait 1 to 2 months for funding, down from longer waits before.
- Median wait time for assessments for aged care remains under one month, with in-hospital assessments under one day.
- The government says these improvements aim to provide better care for older Australians closer to home.
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