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Newspoll remains tied at 50–50, but Albanese’s net approval slumps

A national Newspoll, conducted August 26–30 from a sample of 1,263, had a 50–50 two-party tie between Labor and the Coalition, unchanged from the previous Newspoll three weeks ago. This is the first time this term there have been two successive ties in Newspoll.

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Peter Dutton dismisses Labor’s ‘divisive’ tag as a smokescreen to divert attention from economy

Treasurer’s speech criticised opposition leader for devoting past two weeks of parliamentary sittings to condemning the issuing of visas to people from Gaza

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: voters back Dutton’s Gaza visa attack, Australia’s hottest-ever winter day, Trump’s debate threat

Essential survey shows criticism of refugee policy is chiming with Australians; Kimberley spot sees temperature of 41.6C

The Guardian - AU

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More Australians agree with Dutton’s visa pause for Gazans than oppose it, Guardian Essential poll shows

Exclusive: Survey also finds more than half of respondents say Australia is on the wrong track, while Albanese records approval rating of -10

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: voters against treaty or truth-telling commission, baby foods flunk tests, UK anger at Elon Musk

Guardian Essential poll shows only one-third of voters back Indigenous treaty; all baby and infant foods fail to meet WHO standards; former Twitter boss calls for strengthened online safety laws

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: only one-third of voters want a treaty, truth-telling commission or Indigenous voice

Exclusive: But more than half of the 1,132 respondents say government should continue working with Australia’s First Nations peoples

The Guardian - AU

Kamala Harris edges ahead of Donald Trump in national polls for US election

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. Election analyst Nate Silver’s national poll aggregate has Democratic nominee and current vice president Kamala Harris leading Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump by 45.5–44.1%, with 5.0% for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Get access to Paramount Plus to stream the best movies and shows for less as a student –it only takes a second.

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Labor has narrow Newspoll lead but behind in other polls; Labor doomed in Queensland

A national Newspoll, conducted July 15–19 from a sample of 1,258, gave Labor a 51–49 lead, unchanged from the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Coalition (up two), 33% Labor (up one), 13% Greens (steady), 6% One Nation (down one) and 10% for all Others (down two).

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Labor and Albanese’s slide continues in Resolve poll, as major parties tied

A national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted July 10–13 from a sample of 1,603, had Labor and the Coalition tied at 50–50 by 2022 election preference flows, a one-point gain for the Coalition since June by my calculations.

The Conversation

Guardian Essential poll: three-quarters of Australians believe MPs enter politics to serve own interests

Survey shows deep dissatisfaction with state of democracy as Clare O’Neil warns against ‘virus’ of populism taking hold across world

The Guardian - AU

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New collection of great games arriving 16 July for PS Plus Extra and Premium members.

Guardian Essential poll: Albanese’s approval rating dips to new low amid signs Dutton on losing hand with nuclear

Exclusive: Nuclear leapfrogs renewables as the perceived ‘most expensive’ form of electricity in the latest poll

The Guardian - AU

Labor gains in Newspoll as Australians narrowly oppose the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan

A national Newspoll, conducted June 24–28 from a sample of 1,260 people, gave Labor a 51–49% lead over the Coalition, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 36% Coalition (down three), 32% Labor (down one), 13% Greens (up two), 7% One Nation…

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What is a Purple mattress and are they worth the money? I'm a mattress tester — here's what I think

Purple is a premium sleep brand known for its unique pressure relief. But are Purple mattresses worth the money?

Newcastle Herald

'A crock': why many Australians still aren't sold on wind and solar farms

Wildlife, consultation and foreign ownership top concerns: poll.

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: Labor vulnerable to Dutton’s climate campaign as voters split on 2030 target

Almost half of those surveyed said target was ‘unachievable and hurting the economy’ and Australia should instead focus on 2050

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Labor slumps in Newspoll to a tie with Coalition, with Albanese also down

A national Newspoll, conducted June 3–7 from a sample of 1,232, had Labor and the Coalition tied at 50–50, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the post-budget Newspoll, three weeks ago. This is Labor’s worst position in Newspoll since last November, following the fallout from the defeat of the…

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Arlo Essential Outdoor Cam XL review: Massive battery life and sharp 2K color night vision come at a cost

Arlo’s Essential Outdoor XL (2nd Gen) 2K camera has enough stand-out features that make it worth buying in an age of subscription-free options from Eufy and Tapo.

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Labor takes a hit in Resolve polls in Queensland and Victoria

The Queensland state election will be held in October. A Resolve poll for The Brisbane Times, conducted over four months from February to May from a sample of 947, gave the Liberal National Party 43% of the primary vote (up six since September to December), Labor 26% (down seven), the…

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Labor and Albanese gain in post-budget Newspoll, but other polls don’t look as rosy

A national Newspoll, conducted after the May 14 budget from a sample of over 1,200 people, gave Labor a 52–48% lead over the Coalition, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll four weeks ago.

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Which Purple mattress should you buy in Memorial Day sales? I'm a sleep writer — here's my take

Is the Purple Original, Purple Plus or Purple Rejuvenate mattress right for you? Here's how to choose in Memorial Day sales.

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: voters back age verification for pornography, gambling and social media

Voters back eSafety commissioner in stoush with Elon Musk’s X as well as a ‘deep fake’ ban and age verification for pornography and gambling

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Musk’s ‘censorship’ jab at Albanese, Trump on trial accused of election fraud, confusing supermarket labels

Tech billionaire brands country the home of ‘censorship’ after court order; former US president ‘orchestrated’ bid to corrupt 2016 election

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: voters back Labor’s Future Made in Australia plan while overestimating cost of renewables

Results highlight the difficulties government faces in selling energy transition to sceptical public

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