Labor and One Nation Tie at 28% in New Australian Poll

An Essential poll released on October 28 Australian time put Labor and One Nation level at 28% primary support, ahead of the Coalition on 23%. The survey covered 1,087 Australians early last week. In September, Labor had 29%, One Nation 25% and the Coalition 22%. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval stood at 38% and disapproval at 56%, up one and two percentage points respectively. His disapproval matched his highest Essential reading since becoming prime minister in 2022. Opposition leader Angus Taylor recorded 35% approval and 40% disapproval, compared with 31% and 43% in September. Essential Media executive director Peter Lewis said: “This is a sobering poll for Labor, but not a ringing endorsement of One Nation either.” The survey found 61% thought Australia was on the wrong track, while 25% said it was heading in the right direction. Asked who would manage the country generally, 31% chose Labor, 25% One Nation and 23% the Coalition. On making the economy work for ordinary Australians, Labor received 32%, One Nation 29% and the Coalition 18%; another 21% saw no difference between the parties.