The 'double haters' who could decide Australia's next Prime Minister - as Peter Dutton edges ahead of Albo in the polls, sparking election fever
9 months ago

The 'double haters' who could decide Australia's next Prime Minister - as Peter Dutton edges ahead of Albo in the polls, sparking election fever

Daily Mail  

'Double haters' could spell trouble for both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as the race tightens ahead of the next election. Mr Dutton edged slightly ahead of Mr Albanese according to a Resolve poll for the Sydney Morning Herald at the weekend, backed by 36 per cent of voters. 'Double haters' could spell trouble for both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as the race tightens ahead of the next election The term 'double haters' has been imported from US politics, and refers to voters who have developed a deep dislike of both major candidates. Mr Dutton edged slightly ahead of Mr Albanese according to a Resolve poll testing Australians' preferred PM The warning comes as whispers grow louder that the PM may call an election in 2024.

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Peter Dutton is starting to lose his strategic advantage as his popularity goes up
1 week, 4 days ago

Peter Dutton is starting to lose his strategic advantage as his popularity goes up

ABC  

For nearly three years now, Peter Dutton has deployed — with considerable success — one of the few orthodox political tactics which remains a good bet even in these strange and hectic times: Set expectations low and clear them with ease. When he started his new job as Liberal leader three years ago, Mr Dutton enjoyed the strategic advantage of …

Albanese dodges a cyclone, Dutton talks tough on Trump and Palmer spends big again
1 month ago

Albanese dodges a cyclone, Dutton talks tough on Trump and Palmer spends big again

ABC  

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Albanese drops hints galore in Question Time 'valedictory' lap, pointing to March or April election
1 month, 1 week ago

Albanese drops hints galore in Question Time 'valedictory' lap, pointing to March or April election

ABC  

The prime minister has hinted parliament will not return after Thursday, all but killing off prospects of a March budget and paving the way for an election between mid-next month and early April. Canned budget would mean election before April 12 This week has seen several hints that the last fortnight's sittings are the last for this parliament. When one …

Anthony Albanese keeps campaigning in traditional mode, but Peter Dutton steals most of his oxygen
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Albanese keeps campaigning in traditional mode, but Peter Dutton steals most of his oxygen

ABC  

There was some rare, good news for households — and the Albanese government — this week: inflation seemed to finally be curbed enough to put a February rate cut into official contention. Threat level to remain at 'probable' after alleged antisemitic terror plot Photo shows ASIO spy chief Mike Burgess Australia's terror threat level will remain at "probable" despite the …

PETER VAN ONSELEN: The alarming reason why Anthony Albanese shouldn't miss his favourite junket of the year
2 months ago

PETER VAN ONSELEN: The alarming reason why Anthony Albanese shouldn't miss his favourite junket of the year

Daily Mail  

The first tangible evidence of the new year suggests that the more voters see of Anthony Albanese the less they like him. This week, he's been back in NSW campaigning in western Sydney marginal seats, but the latest polling numbers suggest Labor might be better off if Albo was hidden from view. Anthony Albanese enjoys an incecream at the 2023 …

The one group of voters STILL backing Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton despite a Greens crusade for their support ahead of election
2 months ago

The one group of voters STILL backing Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton despite a Greens crusade for their support ahead of election

Daily Mail  

The Greens support of renters as they battle a crushing housing market has done little to gain them votes, with tenants backing the major political parties ahead of the election, polling has revealed. The Greens have pivoted towards the plight of renters ahead of the election YouGov polling in January shows renters are more likely to vote Green but still …

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton congratulate Donald Trump on election win
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton congratulate Donald Trump on election win

ABC  

Both sides of politics have congratulated Donald Trump on his historic US presidential election win, insisting the US-Australian relationship will keep prospering even as Labor insiders admit to nervousness about the AUKUS submarine deal and climate policy. Question Time on Wednesday began at 2pm as the election count intensified in the US, with The New York Times live forecasting tracker …

Another major blow for Anthony Albanese as shock poll drops
5 months ago

Another major blow for Anthony Albanese as shock poll drops

Daily Mail  

Anthony Albanese has suffered another setback with a new poll showing Peter Dutton has almost drawn even with him as Australia's preferred prime minister. According to the poll, 44 per cent of respondents now prefer Albanese as prime minister, while 43 per cent favor Dutton - which is not a statistically significant difference. Additionally, the new poll showed the Coalition …

Australian PM Albanese's popularity hits all-time low as opposition surges ahead
5 months, 1 week ago

Australian PM Albanese's popularity hits all-time low as opposition surges ahead

Firstpost  

A Newspoll conducted for The Australian newspaper showed the Liberal-National coalition now leads Labor 51-49 on a two-party preferred basis under Australia’s preferential voting system, where votes from minor parties are redistributed until a winner is elected Australia’s conservative opposition coalition has pulled ahead of the Labor government for the first time since the May 2022 election, while ratings of …

Newspoll: Voters issue another blow to Anthony Albanese but it's not all good news for Peter Dutton either
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Newspoll: Voters issue another blow to Anthony Albanese but it's not all good news for Peter Dutton either

Daily Mail  

Anthony Albanese's approval rating with voters is sitting at its equal-lowest level since he came into power almost two-and-a half years ago. Only 25 per cent of the 1263 voters surveyed in the latest Newspoll conducted for The Australian believe inflation would be lower under Mr Dutton, while 18 per cent thought it would be higher. Also taking a hit …

Anthony Albanese hits back after new poll shows who voters really want running the country
7 months ago

Anthony Albanese hits back after new poll shows who voters really want running the country

Daily Mail  

Labor is running behind the Coalition in the polls, as Australians continue to worry about the cost-of-living and interest rates. On a two-party preferred basis, the Albanese Government is 49 per cent against 51 per cent for the Opposition, the Australian Financial Review/Freshwater Strategy poll shows. Asked about the poll on Monday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Labor was focused …

Anthony Albanese's government can't be accused of excessive caution any longer
11 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Albanese's government can't be accused of excessive caution any longer

ABC  

Commentators used to complain the Albanese government was being too cautious. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton accused Wong of "irreparably" damaging Australia's relations with Israel "for a crass domestic political win". Albanese also invoked the wider world, when he said Australia has to "break with old orthodoxies" and embrace a more interventionist approach to industry policy. "A modern American industrial strategy …

Anthony Albanese's voice quivers with rage as he erupts at Peter Dutton over Israel, Palestine and High Court decision that freed criminals: 'I didn't think he could go this low'
1 year, 4 months ago

Anthony Albanese's voice quivers with rage as he erupts at Peter Dutton over Israel, Palestine and High Court decision that freed criminals: 'I didn't think he could go this low'

Daily Mail  

Anthony Albanese's voice quivered with rage as he defended his government's approach to Israel and Palestine and the fallout from a High Court decision that freed 83 asylum seekers from detention. Mr Dutton also railed against Mr Albanese's plan to fly to the United States for the APEC summit on Wednesday evening, days after the landmark High Court decision resulted …

Anthony Albanese raising the prospects of a double-dissolution election over housing
1 year, 7 months ago

Anthony Albanese raising the prospects of a double-dissolution election over housing

ABC  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will further escalate a high-stakes political stand-off with the Greens, in a move that could send Australians to an early, double-dissolution election. Key points: A government can gain an early election trigger if the Senate twice fails to pass a piece of legislation Under a double dissolution, all seats in the Senate, instead of half, come …

Anthony Albanese hits out on Sunrise over Tanya Plibersek, Peter Dutton 'Voldemort' shaming
2 years, 9 months ago

Anthony Albanese hits out on Sunrise over Tanya Plibersek, Peter Dutton 'Voldemort' shaming

Daily Mail  

Anthony Albanese has defended Tanya Plibersek for likening the incoming Opposition Leader to bald-headed Harry Potter villain 'Voldemort', arguing that Scott Morrison teased him about his appearance in the past. Sunrise host Natalie Barr on Thursday grilled the new Prime Minister about the brutal insult made against Peter Dutton, pointing out there would be 'hell to pay' if a man …

Anthony Albanese denies China want him to be Prime Minister
3 years, 1 month ago

Anthony Albanese denies China want him to be Prime Minister

Daily Mail  

Labor leader Anthony Albanese has hit back at claims China would prefer him as Prime Minister over Scott Morrison. Labor leader Anthony Albanese has hit back at claims China would prefer him as Prime Minister over Scott Morrison In a press conference on Friday Mr Albanese dismissed Mr Dutton's claims, saying: 'Well, it's just desperate, isn't it? The opposition leader's …

How 80% of Australians would vote AGAINST Peter Dutton
6 years, 7 months ago

How 80% of Australians would vote AGAINST Peter Dutton

Daily Mail  

Leadership challenger Peter Dutton may yet topple the Prime Minister, but a new poll indicates he would be a disaster at the ballot box. A Daily Mail Australia poll revealed 80 per cent of the electorate would vote against the former Home Affairs Minister. Scroll down for video Leadership challenger Peter Dutton may yet topple the Prime Minister, but a …

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