One Nation has reclaimed its position as Australia's preferred party, according to a new poll, overtaking the governing Labor Party after a turbulent period in public opinion. The Redbridge Group and Accent Research survey for The Australian Financial Review indicated a two-point rise in One Nation's primary vote, placing it at 31 percent.
Labor experienced a one-point drop, settling at 29 percent. This marks the fourth consecutive month the two parties have swapped the lead in the AFR poll. One Nation first surpassed Labor in May, following significant changes to capital gains tax discounts and negative gearing in the Federal Budget.
Pauline Hanson's party saw its support waver in June after a speech on 'monoculture' and meetings with UK right-wing figures. However, the recent poll suggests a resurgence in its backing.
Coalition and Greens See Shifts
The Coalition, comprising the Liberal and National parties, also saw an improvement, with its primary support increasing by four points to 22 percent, its strongest showing since March. The Greens experienced a significant decline, with their primary vote plummeting four points to 10 percent.
Despite One Nation's lead in primary votes, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remains the preferred leader among voters, with 32 percent support. Pauline Hanson garnered 24 percent, and Coalition leader Angus Taylor received 15 percent. Albanese's net personal rating fell by one point to minus 19, while Taylor's improved to minus 6, and Hanson's remained steady at minus 10.
Redbridge director Tony Barry noted that One Nation's support has returned to previous levels, suggesting that for their voter base,