In a reversal from the shock 2019 result,the pollsters underestimated Labor’s level of support in the community.
One Nation was predicted to help turn the election in the Coalition’s favour,but the anti-woke push fell flat.
The major polls also highlight the weakness in primary vote support for the major parties,raising the prospect of surprise victories for independents.
Voters thought Dutton and the Coalition were the best choice to lead the country as recently as February,but everything changed when the election was called.
Pauline Hanson claimed she could win Senate spots in most states as One Nation goes further than the Coalition on conservative issues.
Australians have given Labor a clear lead over the Coalition in the final stage of the federal election campaign – and that extends to the leadership of the nation.
Despite Premier Chris Minns making the restoration of trust in public services central to his election pitch two years ago,fewer than half of voters have positive opinions about most key services.
Queenslanders have given Premier David Crisafulli an emphatic tick of approval,but federal counterpart Peter Dutton is not basking in his afterglow.
An exclusive survey for this masthead reveals the top concerns voters have as the May 3 election approaches.
Voters gave the government a narrow victory on key cost-of-living questions,despite the policies from both major parties being called a “dumpster fire of dumb stuff”.