BREAKING: The Coalition is grappling with unprecedented polling challenges as its primary vote remains at a staggering 24 percent, the lowest since records began in November 1985. New data from Newspoll, published in The Australian, reveals that despite Opposition Leader Sussan Ley abandoning the party’s net zero commitment, voter support has not shifted in favor of the Coalition.
UPDATE: In a shocking turn of events, the Coalition’s primary vote stagnates at record lows, while the Labor Party maintains a commanding lead in the two-party preferred vote at 58-42 percent. Ley’s strategic pivot to a new energy policy has failed to resonate with voters, as Labor continues to dominate the political landscape.
The poll indicates that Ley’s approval rating has seen a slight improvement from -33 to -29, but 47 percent of those surveyed remain satisfied with Anthony Albanese, the preferred Prime Minister, who commands a significant 58 percent of support compared to Ley’s 27 percent.
Notably, One Nation has surged in popularity, reaching a primary vote of 15 percent, while The Greens follow with 13 percent. This shift highlights a growing trend toward minor parties, emphasizing the Coalition’s struggle to retain its voter base.
In a bid to regain traction, Ley and Nationals Leader David Littleproud recently announced a new energy strategy. Ley describes the approach as “practical and balanced,” aiming to incorporate a mix of energy sources including gas, hydro, and renewables, while also scrapping Labor’s 2030 emissions reduction target.
“We need a government that looks back four years,” Ley stated. “They (Labor) demonized gas. They didn’t want anything to do with it. Reluctantly they’ve had to come back to gas because they know that it’s vital.” The Coalition’s new policy intends to enhance gas supply by unlocking investments and streamlining regulations.
As the political landscape shifts, the Coalition’s future hangs in the balance. The latest Newspoll figures are a devastating blow for Ley, who had hoped the party’s pivot away from net zero would sway public opinion in their favor. While Ley remains the preferred leader among Coalition voters at 21 percent, her support is fragile, with 28 percent of Coalition voters backing her over Andrew Hastie’s 15 percent.
This urgent update highlights a critical moment for the Coalition as it navigates a turbulent political environment. As voter sentiment continues to evolve, all eyes will be on the Coalition’s response to these alarming polls and their ability to reclaim lost ground in the upcoming months.
Stay tuned for the latest developments as this story unfolds.
