The latest two-party preferred polling trends illustrate a significant shift in voter sentiment over time. While the Australian Labor Party initially held a commanding lead, recent trends indicate a tightening race, with the Liberal-National Coalition gaining ground. This evolving dynamic underscores the increasing competitiveness of the upcoming 2025 election.
As of early February 2025, opinion polls indicate a closely contested race between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor Party and the opposition Liberal-National Coalition led by Peter Dutton. Recent surveys show a slight lead for the Coalition, with a Newspoll survey reporting a 51-49 advantage in favor of the Coalition.
National Two-Party Preferred Poll
In Western Australia, a recent Newspoll suggests that only one-third of voters believe the Albanese government deserves re-election, with half of the state's voters expressing a desire for new leadership due to declining living standards since 2022.
Western Australia Sentiment
Additionally, a Guardian Essential poll indicates an improving standing for Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, reflecting a shift in public sentiment.