Newspoll has combined right vote down, but Albanese’s ratings slump
A recent Newspoll indicates a decline in the combined primary vote for Australia's Coalition and One Nation parties, while Labor's primary vote has reached its lowest point since 2013. Despite the shift in voting intentions, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval ratings have slumped to near-record lows.
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These polling trends provide critical insight into the political climate ahead of upcoming Australian elections.
Mick Tsikas/AAP Newspoll has combined right vote down, but Albanese’s ratings slump Published: August 9, 2026 7:25pm EDT https://theconversation.com/newspoll-has-combined-right-vote-down-but-albaneses-ratings-slump-289307 https://theconversation.com/newspoll-has-combined-right-vote-down-but-albaneses-ratings-slump-289307 Link copied Share article Share article
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The latest federal Newspoll has the combined vote for One Nation and the Coalition down two points to 47%. This is in line with most other recent polls, the exception being last week’s Redbridge poll that had the combined right at 53%.
The improved position for the left comes despite Anthony Albanese’s net approval slumping four points to -22, just above his record low in early June.
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