Anthony Albanese’s support falls in the first Newspoll since the Voice referendum defeat
Support for Labor and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s approval ratings both fell sharply in the first Newspoll since the defeat of the Voice to Parliament referendum.
The coalition leads Labor in the primaries, 37 percent to 35 percent, according to the poll published in The Australian on Monday.
On a two-party preference basis, Labor leads the coalition 52 percent to 48 percent – its weakest result since it won government in 2022.
The survey of 1,220 voters, conducted between October 30 and November 3, showed Mr Albanese’s approval rating fell by four points to 42 percent, while his dissatisfaction rating rose by six points to 52 percent.
Support for Labor and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s approval ratings both fell sharply in the first Newspoll conducted since the defeat of the Voice to Parliament referendum
On a two-party preference basis, Labor leads the coalition 52 percent to 48 percent – its weakest result since it won government in 2022 (pictured, Mr Albanese with partner Jodie Haydon)
Albanese’s popularity as the country’s favorite prime minister also fell by five points to 46 percent, while Liberal leader Peter Dutton was at 36 percent.
Dutton’s performance as opposition leader saw a two-point increase to 37 percent of satisfied voters, while his 50 percent dissatisfaction rating was lower than the prime minister’s for the first time.
The revelation comes after a RedBridge poll released on Sunday showed a noticeable decline in support for Labor among working-class Aussies.
In August, RedBridge found that Labour’s primary vote was higher than the Coalition’s 39 to 28 per cent among voters at Year 12 or equivalent.
Among voters with a TAFE, trade or vocational education, Labor led the Coalition by 36 percent to 29 percent at the primary.
But the tables have turned in the latest poll, with the Coalition now leading Labor in the primaries among both demographic groups.
Among voters with a Year 12 or equivalent education, the coalition now leads Labor by 37 percent to 28 percent in the primaries.
For voters with a TAFE, trade or vocational education, the Coalition leads 35 to 33 percent.
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek faced some tough questions from Sunrise host Natalie Barr on Monday morning following the release of the shock polls
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek faced some tough questions from Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr on Monday morning following the release of the shock polls.
When asked by Barr if she was concerned about the latest polls, Plibersek said “polls are jumping around” and the government was focused on their obligations to Australians.
‘The polls are jumping, but the Prime Minister is absolutely determined to do what he has promised.
“He promised a referendum, he did it, he promised cheaper childcare that he provides, he promised cheaper medicine, we do that.
“We promised higher wages, we do, we promised free TAFE, we do, we remain focused on what we promised, which is to make life a little easier for ordinary Australians,” she said.