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Albanese’s net favorability hits record low at –27

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC · How we work

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Albanese Favorability Plummets

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s net favorability fell to –27, a record low, in the poll.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers recorded a net favorability of –23, nine points lower than before.
One Nation led the primary vote at 29%, ahead of Labor 28% and the Coalition 21%.
Labor kept a two-party-preferred lead of 52% to 48% in the poll.

Summary

Australia Rejects English Hierarchy

Australian egalitarianism rejected the English class hierarchy after World War II, mocking the English gentleman.
That rejection intensified during the 1970s, deepening anti-English cultural sentiment.
The revolt gave legitimacy to contemporary multiculturalism.
Early egalitarianism mocked public-school accents and inherited status.
Differentiation, not homogeneity, is seen as essential for sustaining Australian culture.

History

Historical Context

After Labor’s 1972 victory, Gough Whitlam’s government held a 67-seat majority in the House but faced a hostile Senate. In October 1975 the Senate blocked supply, prompting Governor-General Sir John Kerr to dismiss Whitlam on 11 November 1975 and install Liberal leader Malcolm Fraser. The dismissal remains the only use of the governor-general’s reserve power to remove a prime minister.

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Albanese Favorability Plummets

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s net favorability fell to –27, a record low, in the poll.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers recorded a net favorability of –23, nine points lower than before.
One Nation led the primary vote at 29%, ahead of Labor 28% and the Coalition 21%.
Labor kept a two-party-preferred lead of 52% to 48% in the poll.

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