Labor leads in three of five recent polls

Recent polls show Labor gaining ground against the Coalition, with Labor leading in three of the last five surveys. A Freshwater poll indicates a 51-49 lead for the Coalition, but Labor's primary vote remains steady at 31%. Anthony Albanese's net approval has improved, surpassing Peter Dutton for the first time since May 2024. In a YouGov poll, Labor also holds a 51-49 lead, with Albanese's approval rising while Dutton's has declined. In the ongoing WA election, Labor is projected to win a significant majority in the lower house. Meanwhile, the Liberals are expected to retain Port Macquarie in a recent byelection, despite a swing towards the Nationals.