Australian Prime Minister's Popularity Plummets to Record Low
New polling data indicates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval rating has reached its lowest point since taking office, coinciding with a significant drop in support for the Labor party.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval rating has hit a record low, with a new poll revealing his net satisfaction rating at -27 percent. The latest Newspoll data also shows the Labor party's primary vote has crashed to 27 percent, its worst performance in nearly 15 years.
The results place Albanese's current popularity below that of former Liberal leader Peter Dutton, who recorded -24 percent in a similar metric shortly before the 2025 election.
Combined support for the two major parties has fallen significantly, with 54 percent of surveyed Australians now backing candidates other than Labor or the Coalition. One Nation is experiencing a surge in support, capturing 30 percent of the primary vote, though Albanese remains the preferred Prime Minister among voters, with 44 percent support compared to Senator Pauline Hanson's 32 percent and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor's 24 percent.
This decline in Labor's support follows a year-long slide, influenced by factors such as the Bondi terrorist attack, the removal of tax concessions in the federal budget, and a challenging economic outlook. Labor's primary vote share has eroded from the 37 percent it held 12 months ago.
Despite the unfavorable polling, Labor frontbenchers defended the government's economic record and cost-of-living initiatives. Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek stated that the party's focus remains on easing financial pressure on Australians, contrasting their approach with that of One Nation.
Science and Technology Minister Andrew Charlton emphasized the government's commitment to making difficult decisions to address ongoing crises, including the lingering effects of the pandemic and international conflicts. He asserted that voters are looking for decisive action rather than complaints or political spin.
The current Labor vote share is the lowest since prior to the 2013 leadership change that saw Julia Gillard replaced as Prime Minister. Charlton affirmed his continued support for Albanese amidst the challenging poll results.