Guardian Essential poll: Coalition’s primary vote sinks to lowest ever as majority support hardline immigration ideas
The Australian Coalition's primary vote has dropped to a record low of 22% in the latest Essential poll, despite public dissatisfaction with the Labor government. The poll also reveals that a majority of Australians support stricter immigration controls, including forced deportations.
Why it matters
The findings suggest a shift in the Australian political landscape where voters are increasingly favoring hardline immigration policies, challenging both major parties.
Angus Taylor’s opposition is now at its equal-lowest ebb in the Essential poll at 22%. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Angus Taylor’s opposition is now at its equal-lowest ebb in the Essential poll at 22%. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Essential poll Guardian Essential poll: Coalition’s primary vote sinks to lowest ever as majority support hardline immigration ideas More than half of Australians want to see the country’s migrant intake lowered while One Nation’s primary vote climbs to 25%
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The Coalition has failed to capitalise on growing criticism of Labor, with the opposition stuck at its lowest-ever primary vote in the Guardian Essential poll .
The poll also shows more than half of all Australians want immigration cut and have voiced support for hardline enforcement, such as forced deportation.
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