Labor, Liberal Call for Calm After Poll Puts One Nation Ahead of Major Parties

Labor, Liberal Call for Calm After Poll Puts One Nation Ahead of Major Parties A new poll shows One Nation has overtaken Labor in primary support for the first time, attracting 31 percent compared to Labor’s 28 percent and the Liberal-National Coalition’s 20 percent. Labor’s Health Minister Mark Butler advised against overreacting to the poll results, noting the federal election is two years away and numerous polls will be released before then. He acknowledged that households are facing economic pressure, exacerbated by high inflation.

• One Nation has moved ahead of Labor in a new political poll with 31 percent primary support.
• Labor is second with 28 percent, followed by the Liberal-National Coalition at 20 percent.
• Labor’s Health Minister Mark Butler urged voters not to overreact, citing the federal election is two years away.
• Butler acknowledged that household finances are under pressure due to inflation, worsened by the war in Iran.