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Labor hammered in shock poll

A new Australian Financial Review poll shows Labor at a record-low primary vote as One Nation leads on cost of living and other trust issues.

  • A national Redbridge and Accent Research poll for The Financial Review, conducted September 28 to October 2, shows One Nation leading Labor on the primary vote, 29 per cent to 28 per cent, marking the sixth lead change between the parties in six months.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's net favorability fell 10 points to minus 27 per cent, his lowest result in this series, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers dropped 9 points to minus 23 per cent, also a record low.
  • Cost of living remains the top voter concern, nominated by 73 per cent of those surveyed, while One Nation leads on trust regarding housing affordability, immigration, and crime.
  • The Reserve Bank's interest rate hike last Tuesday may have influenced the slump in favorability, though other federal polls were conducted before the rate decision took effect.
  • Retaining a lead only on healthcare, Labor currently trails rivals on national security, tax reform, and economic management, signaling vulnerability across traditionally strong policy areas.
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Anthony Albanese's popularity hits new low in poll

Pressure is mounting on the Albanese government as new polling shows Australians feeling the pinch are losing faith in Labor.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Labor hammered in shock poll

Labor has been dealt another blow, with a fresh poll showing voters turning sharply against the government and its two most senior figures.

·Osborne Park, Australia
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The Saturday Paper broke the news in Collingwood, Australia on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
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