As Australia heads toward the 2025 federal election, recent polling has delivered a surprising twist in the tale of public opinion. It indicates a shift in public sentiment, suggesting a potential change in political momentum as the nation approaches the next federal election.
The latest data is setting the stage for an election campaign filled with fresh challenges and renewed competition.
According to fresh data from Redbridge, the Coalition, led by Peter Dutton, has edged ahead of the Labor Party led by Anthony Albanese, with a 52 to 48 per cent lead on a two-party preferred basis. The Redbridge poll indicates a dip in primary votes for Labor, which now stands at 33 per cent, while the Greens maintain a 12 per cent share.
The Liberal National Party (LNP) is reportedly making significant strides in 20 key electorates, a momentum that appears to be fueled by voter confidence in the Coalition’s ability to tackle pressing issues such as the cost of living, housing affordability, and healthcare.
Nationals leader David Littleproud has interpreted these numbers as a sign that Australians are yearning for a return to fundamental policies and solutions.
‘What we’ve got to do is continue to articulate the common sense solutions to address that cost of living. Just getting back to some basics, so we take some encouragement out of it. It’s a long way to go and it’s not uniform,’ Littleproud told Weekend Today.
‘Obviously, this is going to sharpen up, particularly when the election is called.’
However, despite the Coalition’s lead in the polls, it’s important to note that this does not guarantee Dutton the 19 additional seats required to form a majority government. The path to victory remains a challenging one, and Dutton has openly stated his willingness to negotiate with independents should the Coalition fall short of a majority on election day.
‘We want to form a majority government. If we’re not able to form a majority government, then you’re in a position where you have to negotiate with the independents, and that’s just being honest with the Australian public,’ Dutton remarked during a campaign stop in South Australia.
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What are your thoughts on the latest polling results? Do you feel the Coalition’s proposed policies align with your concerns? How do you think the Labor Party should respond to regain lost ground? Share your insights and join the conversation in the comments below.
I have been very disappointed with the Albanese Government, but they are the least worse alternative. The Liberals have signalled $300 Billion in cuts. We have no detail.
We are older readers here, we all know the crisis in aged care, either for ourselves or older family members. We know the NDIS is under pressure.
During the last coalition government we saw the horrors of Robodebt, a Royal Commission into that and a Royal Commission into veterans affairs. There were delays in veterans benefits of years.
The Albanese Government put in 36000 public servants, which Dutton wants to cut. Let’s examine this point, Centrelink is understaffed and people weight hours on the phone, or are being pushed to MyGov and digital service.
Many older Australians have to wait until 67 for the pension, many of whom are stuck on the lower and inadequate Jobseeker. Pensions and Jobseeker are too low.
The very bad Albanese Government, has delivered some good things, freezing prescription prices, addressing backlogs in processing veterans claims, restaffing the public service and cutting contractors.
The tax cuts were made more equitable delivering more to lower and middle income Australians.
They restored relations with China. We must remember China banned many Australian products. Exports that would normally bring in international sales. We are selling those again.
A mixed report card.
Agree, very dissatisfied with current government however still best of two bad choices. How quickly the electorate forget all the rorts and arrogance of the previous Liberal government.
More Murdoch crap – Dutton is not liked at all and has no policy at all, people haven’t forgotten how bad the LNP were it’s only Murdoch and Rhinehart that want him in…
I wish that was true Gary, but I am on a panel. I have seen poll after poll showing votes going to the coalition.
They were a bad government. I haven’t forgotten Mathias Corman saying it was Liberal policy to keep wages low. Readers should Google that, they said it.
Penalty rates were cut under their watch.
Not everyone understands the same work same pay legislation. Labor introduced it, because Qantas and others used labour contractors. There could six or seven people doing the same job but paid differently due to the labour hire firm.
Veterans saw delays in processing claims, many died without help. Labor has put resources in.
People are hurting, I accept that, but I don’t think many are aware of coalition policy.