Labor primary vote drops to 27 percent in latest Newspoll

The Australian Labor Party's primary vote has fallen to 27 percent in the latest Newspoll, matching its lowest level for the current term and approaching its historic low of 26 percent recorded in 2011.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds a net approval rating of minus 23, with 59 percent of voters expressing dissatisfaction compared to 36 percent who are satisfied. While Albanese maintains a narrow two-point lead over Coalition leader Angus Taylor in preferred prime ministerial comparisons, the margin has tightened from a nine-point lead seen in late August.

Other notable shifts include the Coalition's primary vote rising to 21 percent and the Greens seeing a minor decrease to 13 percent. The poll also highlighted low recognition for key cabinet members, with 54 percent of voters reporting they have never heard of Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles or Health Minister Mark Butler. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong remains well known, maintaining a net approval rating of plus 2.