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Bucking global trends, polls find young voter support higher for National and right coalition than Labour as election nears

A national Essential poll, conducted August 2–6 from a sample of 1,150, gave “no” to the Indigenous Voice to parliament a 47–43 lead, reversing a 47–43 lead for “yes” in this poll in early July. While Newspoll and Resolve polls had given “no” a lead in June, this is the…

Inaugural report shows Labour languishing on 29% of the vote while National records 34.5% as cost of living concerns dominate

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‘Hard no’ opposition to the Indigenous voice rose in July but young people, women remain strong supporters

Survey findings released as Australian Industry Group boss argues government’s industrial relations reforms are ‘anti-productivity’

A national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted July 12–15 from a sample of 1,610, had “no” to the Indigenous Voice to parliament leading in a forced choice by 52–48 (51–49 in June). Initial preferences were 42% “no” (up two), 36% “yes” (down six) and 22% undecided (up five). I…

Union wants corporate hit to pay for house building, while Essential survey shows 40% back scrapping Commonwealth Games

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An Essential poll, conducted July 5-9 from a sample of 1,125, had “yes” to the Indigenous Voice to parliament leading by 47-43, with 10% undecided. There has been a methods change from previous Essential polls that had no undecided option.

Victoria and South Australia are most in favour of constitutional change while Queenslanders and those older than 55 are more likely to oppose