Blow to PM as voters say Coalition victory ‘more likely’

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Blow to PM as voters say Coalition victory ‘more likely’

A majority of *********** voters are expecting the Coalition to win the next federal election, with the PM’s approval ratings dropping to their lowest yet.

Satisfaction with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fell to 44 per cent with a net negative rating of minus 20 in the latest Newspoll results released on Australia Day.

The result is the lowest for the PM since taking office, with Opposition leader Peter Dutton climbing from a low of 22 per cent in September 2022 to 41 per cent.

The survey, conducted by The ***********, also found the Coalition was again leading the incumbent Labor by a margin of 51-49 on a two-party preferred.

Camera IconPrime Minister Anthony Albanese approval ratings have fallen to 41 per cent. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia

Asked what party would win if an election was held in the next 12 months, only 47 per cent of respondents said Labor would govern on its own or with minor party support.

By contrast, 53 per cent of people involved in the poll said the Liberal-Nationals coalition would be the likely winners, though most said they would also need support.

The results mark a sharp reversal of Labor’s chances of another election win six months ago when the party was considered the most likely to win at the ballot box.

The poll of 1259 voters conducted between January 20-24 also showed about two-thirds of voters believed there would be a hung parliament following the vote.

It comes as both Labor and the Liberals launch their pitch to voters ahead of the 2025 general election, which must be held on or before May 17 of this year.

Mr Albanese has faced increasing pressure over his handling of a spate of alleged anti-Semitic attacks, while focusing the campaign so far on cost of living pressures.

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Camera IconA majority of voters predicted a win for Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. NewsWire / David Geraghty Credit: News Corp Australia

For his part, Mr Dutton last week announced a reshuffle of his shadow cabinet, including the selection of Banks MP David Coleman as possible Foreign Minister.

On primary vote, the poll found Labor fell two points since December 2024 to an equal low of 31 per cent, while the Coalition remained steady at 39 per cent.

The *********** also reported a stark gender divide, with 58 per cent of women voters believing a Coalition victory was more likely compared with 49 per cent of men.

Men were also more likely to predict a Labor victory, at 51 per cent, compared to women at 42 per cent, younger and older voters favoured a Coalition victory.

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