Source : Perth Now news
The Labor Party is edging towards a narrow victory in the 2025 federal election, the latest Newspoll suggests, as Anthony Albanese widens his lead as preferred prime minister over Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
Labor’s primary vote has lifted one point to 34 per cent, the latest survey conducted exclusively for The Australian suggests, and Labor continues to hold a 52-48 per cent lead in the two-party preferred vote.
The primary vote improvement marks the highest level of support for Labor since January 2024 and, if it holds for election day on May 3, would mark 1.4 per cent lift from the Party’s May 2022 result.
The Coalition’s primary vote is at 35 per cent, a 0.7 per cent dip on its 2022 result, and four points lower from January.
The Greens boast 12 per cent, while One Nation has fallen one point to 7 per cent.
Mr Albanese has widened his lead over Mr Dutton on the preferred prime minister measure, gaining three points to 52 per cent.
Mr Dutton has dropped two points to 36 per cent.
But while Mr Albanese rose against Mr Dutton, his approval fell two points to 43 per cent and his dissatisfaction rating lifted three points to 52 per cent.
Mr Dutton is also increasingly unpopular, with his dissatisfaction rating lifting to 57 per cent for a net negative approval rating of negative 22.
On the key issues, Mr Albanese and Labor lead the Coalition on helping with cost of living, 31 per cent to 28 per cent, and providing quality healthcare, 42-22.
But the Coalition lead Labor on growing the economy, 34-29, and on protecting Australia’s defence, 35-23.
On lowering taxes, Labor leads 33-26, and on helping Australians buy their first home, Labor leads 29-24.
US President Donald Trump has also provided Labor with a bump.
On the question of dealing with uncertainty caused by Donald Trump, Labor leads the Coalition 39-32.
The campaign has entered its third week, with early voting set to begin from Tuesday.
The election will be held on May 3, with 150 seats across Australia up for grabs.
A political party must win 76 seats to gain majority government.
The money markets also suggest Labor in on track for victory.
As of Sunday evening, TAB prices a Labor victory at $1.20 and the Coalition at $4.50.
Sportsbet prices a Labor victory at $1.22, with the Coalition at $4.30.
The Newspoll was conducted between April 14 and 17.
