One Nation's poll lead driven by voters' household finances worsening
One Nation outpolled Labor for the first time in June as economic pain drives voter frustration.
When One Nation's primary vote topped Labor's in June, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese blamed the economy. Albanese was onto something real: two in three One Nation voters say their household finances have worsened over recent years.
Interest rate rises since Labor's 2022 election win have cost many households tens of thousands of dollars in extra mortgage payments. 77% believe a Hanson government would manage the cost-of-living crisis well.
The government argues the pain stems partly from global factors beyond Australia's control: Ukraine and Middle East wars driving inflation and energy costs. Yet voter frustration is being directed at Labor's handling of the crisis, while One Nation frames both major parties as equally responsible.
- 2 in 3
- One Nation voters with worse finances
- 77 per cent
- Confidence in Hanson on cost-of-living
- 2022
- Labor election year
- June
- First time One Nation polled higher
Why it mattersVoter anger over cost of living is reshaping Australian politics and could determine the next election.
AustraliaThe cost-of-living squeeze is shifting political power in Australia, with One Nation capitalising on widespread economic pain affecting mortgages, rents and household budgets.
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