Coalition Support Hits 40-Year Low as Labor's Lead Grows Post-Election

July 20, 2025
Coalition Support Hits 40-Year Low as Labor's Lead Grows Post-Election
  • In contrast, Sussan Ley's approval rating stands at 35 percent, slightly lower than her predecessor Peter Dutton's 37 percent at a similar stage in 2022, but her preferred prime minister rating has improved over Dutton's initial 25 percent.

  • Ley's approval rating is typical for a newly-elected opposition leader, and about 23 percent of voters remain undecided on their opinion of her.

  • Support for the Coalition has plummeted to its lowest in 40 years, dropping to 29 percent according to a Newspoll, marking the worst primary vote since tracking began in 1985.

  • This decline represents an 11-point decrease from their recent peak of 40 percent just eight months ago, and it coincides with Labor's recent election victory.

  • The Coalition's support has fallen sharply following Labor's win, with support decreasing by 11 points and reaching its lowest level in four decades.

  • Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remains the preferred leader, holding a significant 52 to 32 percent lead over Liberal leader Sussan Ley, despite his approval ratings dropping to 47 percent, with an equal percentage dissatisfied.

  • Albanese's approval has decreased from a high in 2022, where only 47 percent of voters were satisfied, reflecting a 15 percent decline.

  • Labor's primary vote has increased to 36 percent, which is 1.4 percent higher than their performance during the election, and their two-party preferred lead has grown to 57 percent from 55.2 percent.

  • Overall, Labor continues to hold a strong lead in voter support, with a primary vote of 37 percent and a clear advantage in preferred prime minister ratings.

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