Newspoll shows prime minister’s net satisfaction plunges to -27 percent while party primary support drops to 27 percent amid cost-of-living pressures and political fallout.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recorded his lowest personal popularity rating since taking office in 2022, according to the latest Newspoll, as support for his Labor Party falls to its weakest level in almost 15 years.
The survey, published in The Australian, found Albanese’s net satisfaction rating at -27 percent, with only 35 percent of voters satisfied with his performance and 62 percent dissatisfied. The figure marks a six-point drop and represents his worst result in Newspoll since becoming prime minister.
Labor Support Falls to 15-Year Low:
Labor’s primary vote slipped two points to 27 percent-its lowest reading in the poll since April 2012 and just one point above the party’s all-time Newspoll low of 26 percent recorded under then-Prime Minister Julia Gillard in 2011. A year ago, Labor held 37 percent of the primary vote.
One Nation, led by Pauline Hanson, remained the leading party on primary vote with a steady 30 percent. The Coalition, under Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, held 19 percent, while the Greens stayed on 13 percent. Combined support for the two major parties fell to a new low, with more than half of respondents backing other options.
Despite the sharp decline in his personal ratings, Albanese retained a lead as preferred prime minister. In a three-way contest, he was favoured by 44 percent of voters, ahead of Hanson on 32 percent and Taylor on 24 percent.
The results come amid a year-long slide in support for the government. Analysts and commentators have pointed to several factors, including the aftermath of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, unpopular measures in the May federal budget that removed certain tax concessions, and ongoing public concern over the cost of living and the economic outlook.
New Poll Shows Labor Support Erosion:
Labor officials have sought to downplay the significance of the numbers. When asked whether Albanese retained the support of his colleagues, a senior figure responded that he did.
The Newspoll was conducted between September 14 and 17 among 1,244 voters. A separate DemosAU survey released around the same time showed a slightly higher Labor primary vote of 28 percent, highlighting some variation between different polling organisations.
Albanese led Labor to a decisive victory in the 2025 federal election. The latest figures indicate a substantial erosion of that support base less than 18 months later, as the government continues to navigate domestic economic challenges and a fragmented political landscape in which minor parties have gained ground.