Key facts
- Labor and One Nation are tied at 28% primary vote in Guardian Essential poll.
- Coalition has 23% primary vote.
- Albanese's disapproval rating at 56%, equal highest on record.
- 61% of Australians believe the country is on the wrong track.
The latest Guardian Essential poll shows One Nation's primary vote has drawn level with Labor's at 28%, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's disapproval rating has hit a record high of 56%. The Coalition trails with 23% of the primary vote. A record 61% of Australians believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, with only 25% believing it is on the right track. Voters are increasingly blaming government spending for the rising cost of living, with 32% citing it as the top cause, ahead of global events and supermarket price gouging. Despite the challenges for Labor, the electorate is not yet convinced that One Nation or the Coalition would offer a better alternative for managing the economy or the country generally.