URGENT UPDATE: The Coalition has plunged to its worst-ever primary vote at just 27 percent, according to the latest Newspoll released today. This dramatic decline comes as internal conflicts and the controversial sacking of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price from the frontbench expose deep rifts within the party.
In a stark contrast, the minor party One Nation has surged to a record high of 10 percent support, capitalizing on disillusionment among voters who are abandoning traditional parties. Labor’s primary vote remains steady at 36 percent, granting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a commanding 58-42 lead in the two-party-preferred voting, marking his largest margin since taking office.
This alarming shift in voter sentiment comes on the heels of Sussan Ley‘s contentious decision to remove Price from her leadership role, a move that has sparked significant backlash and highlighted ongoing disputes over critical issues like migration and climate policy. The Coalition’s internal struggles are reflected in Ley’s plummeting approval ratings, now at a concerning -17, with only 32 percent of voters expressing satisfaction with her performance.
While Ley attempts to regain control by promoting conservatives Claire Chandler and Simon Kennedy, and reinstating James Paterson, the Coalition’s prospects appear grim. Notably, the latest Resolve Political Monitor also corroborates this decline, showing the Coalition at 27 percent, its lowest since the survey began in 2021, with Labor leading 55-45 on a two-party-preferred basis.
The rise of One Nation, now at 12 percent, signals a growing appetite for alternatives among the electorate. The Greens have also gained traction, lifting their support to 13 percent, while independents and other minor parties collectively account for 14 percent of voter preference.
As the political landscape shifts dramatically, the implications for both major parties are significant. Ley, while dismissing rumors of a leadership challenge, faces mounting pressure to unify the Coalition and address voter concerns. Meanwhile, Albanese’s approval rating has slipped to -5, but he maintains a solid lead as preferred prime minister against Ley, who trails 31-51.
The public’s growing disillusionment with mainstream parties and the ascent of minor parties could reshape the political scene. As voters seek new options, all eyes will be on how the Coalition responds to this crisis. The next steps for Ley and her leadership team will be critical in determining their future viability.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
