The Federal Labor Party could see a triumphant return to power, with the Coalition facing an unprecedented loss across four states, and One Nation poised to become the official opposition, according to recent opinion polls showcasing a significant shift within the right-wing political spectrum.
Today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor were both warmly welcomed at events with their respective party supporters.
Speaking at Victoria Labor’s annual conference, Albanese passionately defended the federal budget, describing it as a vision of “aspiration for all.”
“Our reforms are designed to support aspiration and enhance supply,” he remarked.
Conversely, Taylor did not hold back in his critique of the prime minister, accusing him of being “a liar and a fraud.”
Meanwhile, Taylor continued his criticisms of a prime minister he said was “a liar and he is a fraud”.
Amid fears of small business backlash to capital gains tax changes, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said it was the consequence of a bold approach.
“That will sometimes be controversial, but big reforms are controversial and they’re worthwhile,” he said.
Liberal Senator Paul Scarr told Today that Taylor was “doing a great job in terms of demonstrating how bad this budget is”.
But voters may not be agreeing.
If elections were held today, new polling by Ascent Research and RedBridge Group predicts a returned Labor government, the Liberals with just 12 seats, the Nationals with none, and One Nation would likely win 53, which would make it the official opposition.
That polling forecasts the Coalition facing eradication from four states, wiped from the map in Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.
“We now are witnessing a complete restructure of politics on the right side in this country,” pollster and former Labor strategist Kos Samaras said.
