Politics · Australia · 2 days ago
Poll shows weaker support for Albanese and Labor as One Nation challenge grows
A Redbridge poll shows support for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has fallen, while backing for Labor has also weakened.
Tony Barry and Jessie McCrone discuss what Labor could do to improve its chances against Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.
McCrone is a former senior Labor adviser.
The discussion also considers next month’s Victorian election and what it could mean for the major parties nationally.
The poll points to a challenge for Albanese and Labor as they face competition from One Nation.
The conversation focuses on advice for the prime minister and how Labor might respond.
The sources do not say what steps Labor will take next.
Tony Barry and Jessie McCrone discuss a poll showing weaker support for Labor and the prime minister.
McCrone, a former senior Labor adviser, considers how Anthony Albanese could respond.
The podcast examines Labor’s challenge from Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.
The presenters also discuss next month’s Victorian election and its possible federal implications.
- Who
- Tony Barry and Jessie McCrone discuss the poll and Labor’s prospects.
- What
- A podcast examines Labor’s poll slump and its challenge from One Nation.
- When
- Published on 9 October 2026; the podcast also discusses next month’s Victorian election.
- Where
- The Victorian election is discussed; the sources do not state where the podcast was recorded.
- Why
- Barry asks McCrone what could improve Labor’s chances against One Nation.
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- Podcast presenters
- Tony Barry and Jessie McCrone
- Poll
- Redbridge
- Labor leader
- Anthony Albanese
- One Nation leader
- Pauline Hanson
- Election discussed
- Victorian election, next month
- Publication date
- 9 October 2026
Sources
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