The latest opinion poll indicates that opposition leader Peter Dutton has made significant progress in his efforts to win key marginal seats ahead of the federal election. This suggests a potential shift in voter sentiment as the election draws nearer.
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03-12, 2025The Redbridge poll released today shows the Coalition leading Labor by 52% to 48% on a two-party preferred basis, highlighting a notable shift in voter preference. In the primary vote, Labor's support has fallen to 33%, with the Greens at 12%, indicating a potential fragmentation of the left-leaning vote.
The Liberal National Party (LNP) appears to be closing in on Labor's support in 20 key electorates, with this increase attributed to voters who believe the Coalition would handle three major issues better than the Albanese government: cost of living, housing, and healthcare. This suggests that economic concerns are playing a significant role in shaping voter intentions.
Nationals leader David Littleproud stated that Australian voters want a "return to basics" as the 2025 federal election approaches, reflecting a desire for practical solutions. Littleproud said on Weekend Today: "What we've got to do is continue to articulate sensible solutions to cost of living. A return to some basic principles, so we take some encouragement from it. There's a long way to go, and it's not uniform. Clearly, this will become clearer, particularly when the election is called."
The Coalition's new lead in the polls is not yet sufficient to guarantee Dutton the additional 19 seats needed to win a majority government, indicating a tight race ahead. Dutton stated last month that he would be willing to negotiate with independents if he fails to form a majority government. Dutton said while campaigning in South Australia: "We want to win a majority government. If we can't win a majority government, then you've got to deal with the crossbenchers, and that's just being honest with the Australian public."
