Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Albanese's Approval Dips Amid Bondi Attack Inquiry

1/11/2026

22 3

Summary

Story summary

A poll shows Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval at one-third after the Bondi attack.
The poll also finds Sussan Ley with 19% approval.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation stands at 21%, tripling since the May 2025 election.
Albanese ordered a federal royal commission into the Bondi attack after community pressure.
Former High Court Justice Virginia Bell will lead the inquiry, a move Labor MPs call politically risky.

1 of 1

Story summary

A poll shows Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval at one-third after the Bondi attack.
The poll also finds Sussan Ley with 19% approval.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation stands at 21%, tripling since the May 2025 election.
Albanese ordered a federal royal commission into the Bondi attack after community pressure.
Former High Court Justice Virginia Bell will lead the inquiry, a move Labor MPs call politically risky.