LABOR LANDSLIDE: Coalition’s Primary Vote Plunges to Record Low as One Nation Surges to Double Digits
- The Coalition’s primary vote has plummeted to a historic low of 27%, according to the latest Newspoll, with Labor maintaining a steady lead at 36%.
- One Nation’s support has skyrocketed to 10%, with the party gaining one point in Newspoll, two points in the Redbridge poll, and three points in Resolve.
- Labor thumped the Liberals in the NSW Kiama byelection, with Katelin McInerney securing a landslide victory of 59.2% to 40.8%.
In a devastating blow to the Coalition, the party’s primary vote has sunk to its lowest level in Newspoll’s history, with just 27% of respondents backing the party. Meanwhile, Labor’s primary vote support remains steady at 36%, with the Greens and One Nation gaining ground.
The latest Newspoll, conducted from September 8-11, reveals a dire situation for the Coalition, with the party’s support down three points since the August poll. In contrast, One Nation’s support has surged to 10%, with the party gaining one point in Newspoll, two points in the Redbridge poll, and three points in Resolve.
Labor’s victory in the NSW Kiama byelection has dealt a further blow to the Coalition’s hopes of regaining power. Katelin McInerney’s landslide victory of 59.2% to 40.8% has given Labor a crucial boost, taking the party to 46 seats in the NSW lower house, just one short of a majority.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s net approval has taken a hit, dropping eight points to -5, with 50% of respondents expressing dissatisfaction with his performance. However, Albanese still leads Opposition Leader Sussan Ley as preferred prime minister by 51-31%.
On climate change, 37% of respondents believe Australia should increase its action, while 28% think we should slow down our efforts. The issue of immigration remains a contentious one, with 49% of respondents believing the permanent immigration level of 185,000 people is too high.
The latest polling results have significant implications for the Coalition’s chances of regaining power at the next election. With Labor maintaining a strong lead and One Nation surging to double digits, the Coalition will need to drastically turn its fortunes around if it hopes to remain competitive.