Frustrated Australians want a cut to migration as anger among voters continues to fuel a surge in support for Pauline Hanson's One Nation, the Nationals say.
Fresh polling has shown the right-wing party pull ahead of Labor, as the coalition continues to lose its standing with voters.
Pointing to economic issues as a factor behind the rise in populism, Anthony Albanese issued a warning about the potential for political violence.
Calling for a "united" Australia, the prime minister on Monday promised to reduce the nation's migration intake.
Nationals Leader Matt Canavan said people felt like they were going backwards economically.
"What these polls show is that people are very frustrated and angry about their elected representatives not listening to them," he told Sky News on Tuesday.
