Voters swing to Dutton in new sign of angst over economy

Voters swing to Dutton in new sign of angst over economy

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.

  • byDavid Crowe

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Former Liberal minister’s new climate role heightens federal energy clash

Former Liberal minister’s new climate role heightens federal energy clash

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.

  • byDavid Crowe
Voters split on nuclear but most see renewables as way forward

Voters split on nuclear but most see renewables as way forward

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.

  • byDavid Crowe
What do we want? Peaceful protests
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What do we want? Peaceful protests

Australians are in favour of peaceful protests about the war in Gaza – not the blockading and wrecking of electorate offices.

  • byDavid Crowe
The housing crisis has split Sydney. This is where the voters have landed

The housing crisis has split Sydney. This is where the voters have landed

The Minns government’s push to increase housing density around train stations has divided the opposition in parliament and the Liberal Party’s supporters.

  • byAlexandra Smith
Most voters back Labor’s 2030 climate target – but only just

Most voters back Labor’s 2030 climate target – but only just

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.

  • byDavid Crowe
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Dutton takes flight as Labor loses altitude. But both face dangers

Dutton takes flight as Labor loses altitude. But both face dangers

Peter Dutton is tapping into community anger about the cost of living,and new polling should debunk any idea that he is unelectable.

  • byDavid Crowe
Dutton edges ahead as voters thump Labor on economy

Dutton edges ahead as voters thump Labor on economy

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.

  • byDavid Crowe
Australian voters back plans to keep gas on tap

Australian voters back plans to keep gas on tap

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.

  • byJames Massola
Labor’s popularity plunges as voters demand government tackle debt

Labor’s popularity plunges as voters demand government tackle debt

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.

  • byAnnika Smethurst
What Australians plan to do with their $300 energy bill subsidy

What Australians plan to do with their $300 energy bill subsidy

Most Australians say they will use it to increase savings or pay down loans,countering fears of a spending splurge that would fuel inflation.

  • byDavid Crowe