Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has moved back into the lead in the latest federal polling, according to a survey published by the Australian Financial Review. The Redbridge Group and Accent Research poll shows One Nation at 31 percent of the primary vote, marking a two-point increase over the previous month. In contrast, the Labor Party’s primary support has slipped by one point to 29 percent, while the Coalition has seen a four-point gain, reaching 22 percent.
This shift highlights the ongoing volatility in the Australian political landscape as voters express frustration with the major parties. The current results place the two main political forces, Labor and One Nation, within the survey’s 3.3 percent margin of error, suggesting that the electorate remains deeply divided. The poll, which surveyed 1,001 voters between Monday and Thursday, reflects a broader trend of shifting allegiances away from traditional political structures.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese continues to lead as the preferred prime minister with 32 percent support, though this figure represents a one-point decline. Pauline Hanson follows at 24 percent, while Coalition leader Angus Taylor has seen his support rise by four points to 15 percent. Despite these individual ratings, the primary vote numbers indicate that neither major party can currently claim a dominant position.
The rise of minor parties and the decline of the major parties’ combined primary vote suggest that voters are increasingly looking for alternatives. As the country moves toward the next federal election, the ability of both Labor and the Coalition to address economic concerns and cost-of-living pressures will likely determine whether these polling trends solidify or continue to fluctuate. For now, the political environment remains highly competitive and uncertain.