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One Nation Leads Poll, Wins First Seat, 63% Discontent.

6/1/2026

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One Nation surged ahead of Labor to lead a national poll, its first lead over the government.
The poll of 1,005 Australians gave One Nation 31% primary support, Labor 28%, and the Liberal-National coalition 20% down from 22%.
A record 63% of respondents said Australia is heading in the wrong direction.
One Nation won its first lower-house seat in the Farrer by-election, drawing former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce.

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One Nation surged ahead of Labor to lead a national poll, its first lead over the government.
The poll of 1,005 Australians gave One Nation 31% primary support, Labor 28%, and the Liberal-National coalition 20% down from 22%.
A record 63% of respondents said Australia is heading in the wrong direction.
One Nation won its first lower-house seat in the Farrer by-election, drawing former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce.