One Nation Surges Ahead in National Polls, Overtaking Labor Party
Australia's far-right party leads in national poll for first time

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For the first time, Australia's far-right populist party One Nation has surpassed the ruling Labor party in a national poll, garnering 31% support amid voter dissatisfaction with recent budget measures. The Labor party's support fell to 28%, while the conservative coalition dropped to 20%.
- 01One Nation's support increased by four percentage points to 31% in the latest poll.
- 02The ruling Labor party's support decreased by three points to 28%.
- 03Support for the conservative coalition opposition fell to 20%.
- 04Only 26% of Millennials and 13% of Gen-Z voters believe the recent budget will benefit them.
- 05Labor still leads One Nation 51% to 49% on a two-party-preferred basis.
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In a significant shift in Australian politics, the far-right populist party One Nation has overtaken the ruling Labor party in a national opinion poll for the first time. According to a poll conducted by Redbridge Group and Accent Research, One Nation's support rose to 31%, a four-point increase from the previous month, while the Labor party saw its support drop to 28%, a decline of three points. The conservative coalition opposition also experienced a decrease, falling to 20%. This polling follows the government's recent budget announcement on May 12, which included substantial changes to property taxes aimed at addressing intergenerational inequity. However, these measures have not resonated well with voters, particularly among younger generations, with only 26% of Millennials and 13% of Gen-Z voters believing the budget would be beneficial for them. Despite One Nation's rise, Labor maintains a slight lead over One Nation on a two-party-preferred basis, with 51% to 49%. The poll surveyed 1,005 voters between May 25 and May 28, with a margin of error of 3.4%. One Nation, led by Pauline Hanson, has historically held a marginal presence in parliament but is now capitalizing on voter concerns regarding high living costs and economic uncertainty.
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The shift in voter support could influence future elections and policy directions in Australia, particularly concerning economic measures and immigration policies.
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