Labor and Coalition Locked in Tight Race as Albanese Gains Momentum

Anthony Albanese leads as preferred prime minister while both parties focus on cost-of-living policies in a highly competitive election campaign.

• Recent polls show Labor and the Coalition tied at 50% in two-party preferred terms, with Labor slightly ahead when preferences are allocated based on the last election.
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has regained a lead as the preferred prime minister, polling at 42% compared to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's 33%.
• Labor's primary vote has increased to 29%, while the Coalition's has declined to 37%, reflecting a shift in voter support following interest rate cuts and policy actions.
• Both parties are emphasizing cost-of-living measures, with the Coalition's fuel excise cut gaining 68% voter support compared to 51% for Labor's personal income tax cuts.
• Labor has highlighted healthcare investments, including a $200 million hospital upgrade in Perth, while the Coalition focuses on energy reforms and economic relief measures.

32 Articles

The Sydney Morning Herald Australian Broadcasting Corporation Crikey Crikey The Sydney Morning Herald Australian Broadcasting Corporation Australian Broadcasting Corporation Australian Broadcasting Corporation SBS News The Guardian The Sydney Morning Herald The Guardian The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Australian Broadcasting Corporation 9News The Guardian The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Australian Broadcasting Corporation Crikey Crikey The Sydney Morning Herald 9News The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Australian Broadcasting Corporation SBS News The Sydney Morning Herald 9News