Australia news live: poll puts One Nation ahead of Labor; free public transport ends in Victoria
A new poll indicates that Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has surpassed Labor in popularity, marking a significant shift in the Australian political landscape. Meanwhile, the federal government reports that wait times for aged care services are beginning to decrease despite ongoing funding challenges.
Why it matters
The rise of a populist party like One Nation suggests a potential realignment in Australian voter sentiment, which could impact future election outcomes and policy priorities.
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation now the most popular political party in the country, Redbridge Group/Accent Research poll suggests. Follow today’s news live Aged care waiting times coming down, Labor says Amid persistent delays and funding challenges, some aged care wait times have started coming down, according to the federal government. Older people told us they want care they can trust, close to home and at a fair price. We have listened, and Labor’s getting things moving in the right direction to ensure every older Australian can get the care they deserve, sooner. Continue reading...
The article reports on polling data and government statements without injecting editorial opinion, maintaining a standard news-reporting tone.
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