Pollsters underestimated the level of support for Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party

Did the polls get this election wrong?

In a reversal from the shock 2019 result,the pollsters underestimated Labor’s level of support in the community.

  • Matthew Knott

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Clive Palmer and Pauline Hanson.

Palmer and Hanson’s parties crash out of election despite high hopes and huge spending

One Nation was predicted to help turn the election in the Coalition’s favour,but the anti-woke push fell flat.

  • Mike Foley

All the major polls are in – and they’re giving Labor the edge

The major polls also highlight the weakness in primary vote support for the major parties,raising the prospect of surprise victories for independents.

  • David Crowe
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We don’t yet know who will win the election,but who won the campaign is clear

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.

  • David Crowe
Senator Pauline Hanson.

‘One Nation is the story’:Hanson throws up election wildcard

Pauline Hanson claimed she could win Senate spots in most states as One Nation goes further than the Coalition on conservative issues.

  • Paul Sakkal andNatassia Chrysanthos
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Labor holds clear lead as time runs short for a Coalition rebound,poll reveals

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.

  • David Crowe
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Doctors demanding more pay and better conditions at Westmead Hospital during a strike earlier this month.

Revealed:What NSW voters really think of their schools and transport

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.

  • Michael McGowan
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and his predecessor Steven Miles

Crisafulli flies high,while Miles – and Dutton – lag

Queenslanders have given Premier David Crisafulli an emphatic tick of approval,but federal counterpart Peter Dutton is not basking in his afterglow.

  • Cameron Atfield

The top reasons voters are hesitant on Albanese or Dutton – and it’s worse in marginal seats

An exclusive survey for this masthead reveals the top concerns voters have as the May 3 election approaches.

  • David Crowe
Anthony Albanese,Peter Dutton.

Voters back Albanese over Dutton on tax and housing plans

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”.

  • David Crowe