One Nation has overtaken the Australian Labor Party in primary vote support for the first time according to a recent Newspoll [1].
The shift signals a significant volatility in voter sentiment ahead of federal elections, suggesting that a larger portion of the electorate is seeking alternatives to the current government.
One Nation, led by Pauline Hanson, reached a primary vote of 31% [1]. The Australian Labor Party, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, trailed slightly behind with approximately 30% [1]. This surge comes as the government struggles to maintain public support despite implementing various housing and tax changes [2].
Prime Minister Albanese's net approval rating has fallen to -24% [3]. This figure represents the lowest level of approval the prime minister has seen since taking office [3].
"My net approval has slipped to minus 24 per cent – the lowest since I took office," Albanese said [4].
One Nation has framed the results as a rejection of the current political establishment. Hanson said the surge shows Australians are hungry for a real alternative to the status quo [2].
Other political figures have reacted to the data by targeting the government's fiscal strategy. Barnaby Joyce said the party would ditch most of Labor's budget [5].
The data was initially published on May 27, 2026, and reported on June 1 [2, 6]. The trend reflects growing dissatisfaction with the administration's handling of cost-of-living issues, specifically housing and taxation, which have failed to win over a significant number of voters [2].
“One Nation has overtaken the Australian Labor Party in primary vote support for the first time.”
The rise of One Nation to a leading primary vote position indicates a potential realignment of the Australian political landscape. By capturing a third of the primary vote, the party is moving from the fringes into a central role in the national conversation, largely by capitalizing on voter frustration with Labor's economic policies. This puts significant pressure on the Albanese government to pivot its strategy on housing and taxes to prevent further erosion of its base.
