Polling Suggests Hung Parliament Likely as Australian Election Approaches

Prime Minister Albanese and Opposition Leader Dutton vie for voter support with cost-of-living concerns and leadership perceptions dominating the campaign.

• Recent YouGov polling indicates a 78% probability of a hung parliament, with the Coalition projected to win 73 seats and Labor 66, short of the 76 needed for a majority.
• The Coalition currently leads Labor 51-49 in two-party preferred polling, with swings against Labor in key outer-suburban and working-class seats.
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remains the preferred leader with 45% support compared to Peter Dutton's 40%, despite challenges to Labor's re-election prospects.
• Both leaders have intensified efforts to connect with voters through personal media appearances, highlighting family dynamics and addressing public perceptions.
• Cost-of-living issues and economic pressures remain central to the campaign, with both parties targeting working-class voters in battleground areas like outer Sydney and Melbourne.

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