Australian Coalition hits record low in polls as One Nation slides

Two major surveys – Newspoll and Redbridge – show the Liberal‑National Coalition slipping to a historic primary‑vote low of 17 %–18 %, while the Labor Party leads with around 33 % support. One Nation’s backing has fallen to 29 % and the party’s leader, Pauline Hanson, saw her net approval drop ten points to –10 after a contentious National Press Club speech that criticised multiculturalism and paid parental leave.

The polling setback follows internal turmoil in the opposition, with leader Angus Taylor defending the party’s record and pledging to rebuild public trust, while senior Liberal MPs such as Melissa McIntosh call for a rebrand. Deputy leader Jane Hume and Nationals leader Matt Canavan say there is no appetite for a leadership change. The results have boosted Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s standing and set the stage for upcoming policy battles over capital‑gains tax, social‑media age restrictions and gambling reform.

The combined drop in support for both the Coalition and One Nation marks a pivotal moment in Australia’s political landscape ahead of the next federal election.