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Sun, December 15, 2024

Voters bracing for minority government - and Dutton to lead: poll


Published on 2024-12-15 13:20:41 - The Australian Financial Review
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  • A majority of voters believe Australia will have a minority government after the next election, and there is an expectation Peter Dutton will be in charge, the latest The Australian Financial Review/Freshwater Strategy poll shows. While both leaders are ...

The article from the Australian Financial Review discusses a recent poll indicating that Australian voters are increasingly expecting a minority government following the next federal election, with Peter Dutton potentially leading the Coalition to victory. The Resolve Political Monitor survey shows that 42% of voters believe the next government will be a minority one, reflecting a growing dissatisfaction with the current major parties. Despite this, the poll also reveals that Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has a slight edge over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in preferred prime minister ratings, with 36% favoring Dutton compared to 35% for Albanese. The survey highlights a significant shift in voter sentiment, with many feeling that neither Labor nor the Coalition is adequately addressing key issues like the cost of living, housing, and immigration. This has led to a rise in support for minor parties and independents, suggesting a fragmented political landscape in the upcoming election.

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