Guardian Essential poll: voters reject key One Nation policies as support slips
A recent Guardian Essential poll indicates that while One Nation's primary vote remains resilient, voters are increasingly skeptical of the party's ability to govern. Respondents overwhelmingly rejected key policy proposals such as ending multiculturalism and privatizing public broadcasters.
Why it matters
The poll highlights a disconnect between voter support for populist parties and their actual policy platforms, signaling potential electoral challenges for One Nation.
More than half of voters doubt whether One Nation have the skills to run the country, the poll shows. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP More than half of voters doubt whether One Nation have the skills to run the country, the poll shows. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Essential poll Guardian Essential poll: voters reject key One Nation policies as support slips Poll shows two-point fall in vote amid concern about Pauline Hanson’s links to Gina Rinehart and ability to run the country – but half still keen or curious about the party
The Guardian is a center-left publication; the framing focuses on the rejection of policies and concerns regarding the party's competence.
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