Guardian Essential poll: Angus Taylor’s approval rating crashes and One Nation support plateaus
Summary
A recent Guardian Essential poll shows One Nation’s support in Australia has stopped growing, while Angus Taylor’s approval rating has fallen significantly. The poll also finds many Australians are unhappy with the government’s handling of inflation and cost of living, and most are concerned about new AI datacentres being built near them.Key Facts
- One Nation’s primary vote dropped slightly to 25%, falling back to April levels after reaching 28% in May.
- Angus Taylor’s approval rating fell to a net minus-12, with a bigger drop among men and people aged 18-54.
- Labor’s vote rose one point to 31%, while the Coalition’s vote fell to 22%, both changes within the poll’s margin of error.
- Most Australians (64%) rate the government’s handling of inflation and cost of living as poor.
- Cost of living and inflation are the top concerns for nearly 80% of voters.
- Less than 30% of voters support having a new AI datacentre built in their local area, with many worried about energy use, water supply, environmental damage, and noise.
- Labor’s ratings on health, crime, and immigration are mixed, with more voters disapproving than approving.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s approval rating is at a net minus-14, with 38% approving and 52% disapproving.
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