Resolve Political Monitor
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Political leadership
Why Labor’s budget is not enough to reverse its two-year slump
It is not unusual for governments to suffer a slump after two years in power – it happened to John Howard in 1998 and he recovered. But there are danger signs for Labor.
- by David Crowe
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Voters favour deeper cuts to migration as Labor misses budget boost
As a bruising political fight over housing and congestion continues, polling shows half of all voters want more done to curb immigration.
- by David Crowe
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Men swing support to Dutton as Labor loses ground in battleground states
An exclusive survey shows male voters cut their support for Labor from 37 per cent in the final months of 2023 to 31 per cent in the first months of 2024.
- by David Crowe
Councils are our favourite government, but ‘hardly anyone wants more of them’
Despite complaints about bin collection and potholes, most NSW voters say their local council is doing a good job - more so than either the state or federal government.
- by Michael Koziol
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Early signs of voters’ support for Labor’s Future Made in Australia vow
A federal pledge to spend more money on local industry has won support from voters despite a political row about whether it could waste public funds.
- by David Crowe
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Australia votes
Sliding to a crisis: These numbers show Labor cannot win on the vibe
The old assumption about a Labor victory at the next election is well and truly out of date. The government is clearly losing the fight to hold wavering voters.
- by David Crowe
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Labor vote falls to new low as Australians buckle under cost-of-living pressure
Australians have cut their support for the federal government as they feel the financial damage from rising prices and higher interest rates, according to the Resolve Political Monitor.
- by David Crowe
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People point to a rise in racism in Australia. The majority want tougher laws
Survey findings highlight the rising anxiety about our society after months of protests against the conflict in Gaza – with 40 per cent saying Australia is now less safe.
- by David Crowe
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Labor’s car plan shifts down a gear as voters lukewarm on carbon targets
The Resolve Political Monitor shows that 43 per cent of voters opposed the vehicle emission plan when asked about the policy in its original form.
- by David Crowe
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PM’s personal rating slips as frustration with major parties grows
Labor and Anthony Albanese hold narrow leads on whether they are running a united team and have a vision for the future, but voters put Peter Dutton and the Coalition ahead on immigration and the economy.
- by David Crowe
A new generation is talking nuclear power. It’s unlikely to happen
Voters seem more open to nuclear power, but experts warn the support will quickly evaporate, and the risk is that the debate could delay the renewables rollout.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons