Recently, the situation in Australia has changed, and the leadership of the Labor Party is facing a severe test from the voters.
At the same time that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared that Labor has fulfilled its election promises, poll data shows that its approval ratings are declining, raising questions about the future of Australian politics.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labour Party has been pushing policy forward since taking office in an attempt to reverse what its predecessor was the Liberals' call a "wasted decade".
However, recent opinion polls have revealed the dissatisfaction of the Australian people with the Labor Party.
Albanese's support has reportedly dropped by 10 percentage points, while Labour's share of the primary before the crucial by-election has fallen to 34%, surpassing the Liberals for the first time since 2022.
This change not only puts Albanese in a crisis of confidence, but also poses a serious challenge to its future leadership.
A new poll ahead of a key by-election this week shows the Coalition is leading in the primary for the first time since the 2022 federal election.
According to an exclusive voter survey conducted by RESOLVE for nine newspapers, the League currently leads Labour by 37% to 34%.
Although Anthony Albanese remains the preferred prime minister, 7 percentage points ahead of League leader Peter Dutton, the gap is the smallest since Labour took office in 2022.
In a major shift in political fortunes, Albanese has lost ground on issues of leadership and trust.
He and Dutton are now neck and neck with each other, a big change from last year when Prime Minister was so far ahead.
The cost of living crisis has also hurt support for ** as Australians continue to feel the effects of rising interest rates and inflation, the survey shows.
Thirty-eight percent of voters said they expect the economy to deteriorate over the next six months, while 29 percent believe the economy will remain the same. Only 23% believe the economy will improve.
Another issue related to voters is border protection, which opposition parties have highlighted since the unauthorized arrival of 39 asylum seekers earlier this month.
Since the High Court's decision to end indefinite detention last November, the Coalition is now seen as better managing immigrants and refugees.
Polls show no indication that the controversial decision to scrap the third phase of the tax cut has led to a drop in approval ratings.
While 52% of voters supported a tax cut, the issue did not lead to an increase in votes in Labour's primaries.
Indeed, the daily lives of Australians are plagued by economic pressures.
The constant cost of living** has put many families under financial pressure, with rent, food, energy, etc.** continuing to rise, while incomes have not increased commensurately.
Labour's approach to tackling the issue appears to have failed to win the hearts of voters, with a high proportion of expected economic deterioration over the next six months, further shaking support for Labour.
In addition, Australia's recent military expansion plan has also caused widespread dissatisfaction among the public.
The huge military spending has been blamed for undermining livelihood spending, and the reform of the third phase of tax cuts does not appear to have boosted its approval ratings. What is even more interesting is that the Labor Party announced that it will share Australian military bases with the United States, a move that has raised concerns among the Australian people about national sovereignty and security, and further weakened the image of the Labor Party in the minds of voters.
How will Labour respond to these challenges? How will the political landscape evolve in the future? These questions have aroused people's deep thought and concern.
Whether the Labour Party can reinvigorate its leadership position may depend on its performance in economic policy, people's livelihood protection, and other aspects. And for voters, how to make the right choice in the future will also determine the future of Australia, what do you think about this?