Labor's Newspoll rating hits lowest since 2012 as Albanese approval sinks to -27
Labor's primary vote falls to 27% in Newspoll. This is its lowest since 2012. Albanese's net approval hits -27.
A national Newspoll conducted September 14-17 shows Labor's primary vote at 27%, down two points. This is their worst result since 2012.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's net approval fell six points to -27. This is his lowest since becoming PM.
Sixty-two per cent are dissatisfied and 35% satisfied. One Nation leads at 30%, the Coalition sits at 19%, and the Greens at 13%.
A separate DemosAU poll released the same week shows a different picture. DemosAU shows Labor up two points to 28% and their highest result since February.
The conflicting signals suggest deep political volatility. Other recent polls from Morgan and DemosAU have been relatively better for Labor.
Newspoll and Resolve show the party struggling.
- 27%
- Labor primary vote
- -27
- Albanese net approval
- 30%
- One Nation primary vote
- 62%
- Approval dissatisfaction
Why it mattersDiverging polls suggest deep uncertainty about voter sentiment. A likely federal election is approaching. This makes outcomes harder to predict.
AustraliaAustralians face potential election within months with political support scattered across Labor, One Nation and Coalition, affecting policy direction.
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