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Final Polls Predict Labor Majority, Coalition's Worst Result Since 1946

YouGov forecasts Labor to win 84 seats, while independents and minor parties gain influence in a volatile election landscape.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton (Image: AAP/Mick Tsikas)

Overview

  • The YouGov poll projects Labor securing 84 seats, well above the 76 needed for a majority, with the Coalition reduced to 47 seats, its lowest since 1946.
  • Labor leads the Coalition 52.9% to 47.1% on a two-party preferred basis, with both major parties' primary votes falling below 35%.
  • Independents are expected to retain their seats and may capture key Coalition electorates, including Cowper, Calare, and Bradfield.
  • Senior Coalition MPs, including Michael Sukkar, David Coleman, and Dan Tehan, are predicted to lose their seats, signaling potential leadership shifts.
  • The Greens face challenges holding lower house seats, with outcomes in Brisbane and Griffith hinging on complex three-way preference flows.