Guardian Essential poll: One Nation and Labor’s primary vote on par as discontent with Albanese rises
Summary
A Guardian Essential poll of 1,087 Australians found Labor and One Nation tied at 28% on primary vote, with the Coalition on 23%. Disapproval of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rose to 56%, while 61% said Australia was on the wrong track; Labor remained the most trusted party on the economy and governing.Key Facts
- The poll was conducted last week, after the alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines.
- Labor’s primary vote was 28%, down one point from September; One Nation rose to 28% from 25%, and the Coalition rose to 23% from 22%.
- Albanese had 38% approval and 56% disapproval, for a net approval rating of -18.
- Opposition leader Angus Taylor had 35% approval and 40% disapproval, for a net approval rating of -5.
- Sixty-one percent said Australia was on the wrong track, while 25% said it was on the right track.
- Asked what was most responsible for rising living costs, 32% cited government spending, 24% cited global events such as the war in the Middle East, and 19% cited supermarket price gouging.
- On whether the economy serves everyday Australians, 32% trusted Labor, 29% trusted One Nation, and 18% trusted the Coalition.
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