With households suffering from rising prices and higher interest rates,53 per cent of voters name the cost of living as the most important issue in deciding their votes.
A survey shows voters strongly back using subsidies to help families install solar panels,amid a wider argument about whether to embrace nuclear or renewable energy.
Many Australians are willing to consider nuclear power even if they are not sure,raising the stakes for Labor and the Coalition in an election fight on energy.
Australians are in favour of peaceful protests about the war in Gaza – not the blockading and wrecking of electorate offices.
The Minns government’s push to increase housing density around train stations has divided the opposition in parliament and the Liberal Party’s supporters.
Voters remain mostly in favour of a 2030 climate change target,with 52 per cent saying the government should stick to the current goal or make even deeper cuts to emissions.
Peter Dutton is tapping into community anger about the cost of living,and new polling should debunk any idea that he is unelectable.
Peter Dutton has gained a narrow lead over Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister after a significant shift in his favour during disputes on climate,immigration and the economy.
The poll found that 75 per cent of voters supported a domestic gas reservation policy to ensure a steady supply of gas to households and businesses.
Support for Jacinta Allan’s government has dropped to a primary vote of 28 per cent,sliding from 42 per cent under Daniel Andrews’ leadership about a year ago.
Most Australians say they will use it to increase savings or pay down loans,countering fears of a spending splurge that would fuel inflation.