Support for Antony Albanese’s government has plummeted as Australians expressed anger at Labor prioritizing ‘The Voice’ over tackling the living crisis.
Support for Labor is at its lowest level since the 2022 election, although the Coalition has failed to reap benefits as voters turn to independents and smaller parties, according to the latest Newspoll.
Labor’s primary vote fell by two points to 36 per cent, according to a poll published in The Australian on Monday – its weakest result since winning office with 32.6 per cent base support.
The LNP enjoyed a rare victory in the Fadden by-election at the weekend with a two per cent swing, but this is not reflective of the bigger picture.
The Coalition lost ground nationally, falling to 34 per cent after the damning findings against it at the Robodate royal commission.
Australians appear to be pulling their support from the major parties to politicize the commission’s findings and voice their frustrations in Parliament, focusing instead on the cost of living crisis.
The survey showed a threefold increase in support for minor parties and independents.
Support for the Greens and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation rose by one point to 12 and seven per cent respectively. Support for other minor parties and independents also increased by one point to 11 percent.
Labor’s primary vote fell two points to 36 per cent, according to a poll published in The Australian on Monday – its weakest result since winning office with 32.6 per cent base support (pictured Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon)
Labor increased its two-party preference margin over the Coalition by two points to 55-45, according to a poll of 1570 Australian voters conducted between July 12 and 15.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese’s approval rating remained largely unchanged at 52 per cent – the lowest level since he was elected in May last year.
His disapproval rating fell one point to 41 percent, giving him a net approval rating of plus 11.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s approval rating fell two points to 36 percent, while his disapproval rating was unchanged at 49 percent in last month’s poll. His net approval rating is minus 13.
Favorable prime minister ratings reflected the results, with Mr Albanese up two points to 54 per cent and Mr Dutton down three points to 29 per cent.
A separate Newspoll showed that the referendum for an Aboriginal voice in Parliament had lost support among women voters and in the regions, with only 41 per cent of voters overall now saying they would vote yes.
Polling for The Australian showed 48 per cent of voters now intend to vote No, with only 38 per cent of female voters saying they approved of the vote.
Support for the vote among male voters rose 7 points to 45 percent with 47 opposed, while 49 percent of female voters indicated no vote.
In the regions support for a No vote rose to 62 per cent, compared to just 31 per cent for Voice