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Coalition Pushes Affordable Power Amid Polling Struggles

11/17/2025

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The Coalition endorses a policy prioritizing affordable power, with plans to unlock gas supply and possibly support new coal power.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley (Liberal Party of Australia) faces pressure as immigration policy becomes a focus.
A recent poll shows Labor leading 56%-44%, with Ley's approval at minus 21.
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calls the approach a "fact-free culture war" and critiques it.

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Story summary

The Coalition endorses a policy prioritizing affordable power, with plans to unlock gas supply and possibly support new coal power.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley (Liberal Party of Australia) faces pressure as immigration policy becomes a focus.
A recent poll shows Labor leading 56%-44%, with Ley's approval at minus 21.
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calls the approach a "fact-free culture war" and critiques it.