The latest Newspoll results reveal a surprising turn of events in Australian politics, with the Coalition pulling ahead of the Labor Party for the first time since the 2022 election. The Coalition now leads by two points on a party preferred basis at 51-49, according to a poll conducted for News Corp.
The shift in the two-party-preferred vote can be attributed to changes in preference flows from minor parties, with the Greens’ primary vote falling and One Nation gaining ground.
Despite the Coalition’s lead, a minority Labor government is still considered a more likely outcome due to seat distribution. However, the tightening race is causing nerves within the Labor camp, as the next federal election looms on the horizon.
