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Labor Leads Despite Scandal; Racism Concerns Rise Amid Conflict

1/5/2026

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Labor maintains a 54–46 lead over the Coalition, despite Anthony Albanese's approval drop after an expenses scandal.
A Resolve poll shows Labor at 32% primary, down three points, while One Nation rises to 16%.
Seventy-two percent believe racism has increased in Australia due to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Forty-nine percent prioritize preventing terrorism, and sixty-six percent support stronger hate speech laws.

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Story summary

Labor maintains a 54–46 lead over the Coalition, despite Anthony Albanese's approval drop after an expenses scandal.
A Resolve poll shows Labor at 32% primary, down three points, while One Nation rises to 16%.
Seventy-two percent believe racism has increased in Australia due to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Forty-nine percent prioritize preventing terrorism, and sixty-six percent support stronger hate speech laws.