Content overview: “One Nation Ties Labor in Primary Vote as Albanese Disapproval Hits Record High”. The latest Guardian Essential poll reveals a striking shift in Australian politics, with Pauline Hanson's One Nation drawing level with Labor on primary vote, both at 28%. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's disapproval rating has climbed to 56%, matching the highest level recorded since he took offic Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's disapproval rating has climbed to 56%, matching the highest level recorded since he took office in 2022.
Meanwhile, a record 59% of Australians now believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, underscoring deep public discontent. Despite these numbers, Labor remains the most trusted party on economic management and overall governance, suggesting that dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister has not yet translated into confidence in the alternatives. The Coalition, led by Peter Dutton, has not capitalized on the government's woes, and One Nation's rise appears driven by protest sentiment rather than a clear endorsement of its policies. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.