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Hanson Tops Preferred Prime Minister as One Nation Leads on Primary Vote

Rising support for Pauline Hanson reflects voter anger over the cost of living alongside falling backing for key elements of Labor’s May budget.

Overview

  • The Resolve Political Monitor, conducted June 8–13 for major mastheads, surveyed 1,801 voters and found One Nation on 29% of the primary vote while Labor was on 28% and the Coalition on a record-low 20%.
  • In the first three-way preferred-prime-minister question, 33% named Pauline Hanson, 29% named Anthony Albanese and 16% named Angus Taylor with 22% undecided.
  • Pollsters and commentators link the shift to frustration over the high cost of living and falling public support for Labor’s May budget tax changes, with backing for ending the 50% capital gains tax discount down to about 31%.
  • Resolve’s data show One Nation’s support has broadened beyond its traditional base into suburban, regional and migrant communities, a change analysts say could alter outcomes in federal and state contests if it persists.
  • Campaign and parliamentary consequences are already being discussed in Canberra and Victoria where strategists warn a sustained One Nation surge could produce hung parliaments or force new coalition arrangements at upcoming elections.