Weekly Political Roundup

As of 24–28 Aug · RedBridge/Accent · Leadership approval polling · Wikipedia polling

• Anthony Albanese (Australian Labor Party) — 31% (+0.0 pts vs prior poll)
• Pauline Hanson (Pauline Hanson's One Nation) — 24% (+0.0 pts vs prior poll)
• Angus Taylor (Liberal Party of Australia) — 15% (+0.0 pts vs prior poll)
• Unsure — 30%

Top 3 party leaders + Unsure, per Wikipedia Preferred PM tables.

187 statements · All statements this week

Housing dominated federal politics this week, with ALP, Liberal, National, One Nation all weighing in on the debate. This pulse focuses on what those moves mean for people — not a re-list of the week's headlines.

• For households and workers: Patrick Gorman (ALP): "Sport brings people together. I joined the Newshounds for the WA Reclink Community Cup at Menzies Reserve.

Bringing together musos, media and the community for a day of footy and…" — watch how this lands on cost of living, services, or jobs in the coming week.

• For households and workers: Andrew Leigh (ALP): "“100%… it’s just common sense.” That was tradie Darren’s reaction to the news that mandatory Australian Standards will be free for tradies.

Because no-one should have to pay to r…" — watch how this lands on cost of living, services, or jobs in the coming week.

• For households and workers: Dave Sharma (Liberal): "Bruce Baird AM lead a full life characterised by accomplishment, integrity, decency and warmth. He was such great company and always a source of encouragement. I know his loving fa…" — watch how this lands on cost of living, services, or jobs in the coming week.
• For households and workers: Angus Taylor (Liberal): "Devastating news this morning that a driver has ploughed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters who had gathered for a pre-grand final farewell to the team.

News reports say…" — watch how this lands on cost of living, services, or jobs in the coming week.

• For households and workers: Kevin Hogan (National): "https://t.co/qWpyZvgxHq" — watch how this lands on cost of living, services, or jobs in the coming week.

In the latest polling (2026-09-28), One Nation leads the primary vote at 30%, with Anthony Albanese ahead of Pauline Hanson as preferred prime minister (31% to 24%).

What to watch: whether decisions on housing ease pressure on household budgets and services, or lock in sharper party conflict into the next sitting week.

• Cost of Living Relief — alp
  Deliver targeted cost-of-living measures including energy bill relief, cheaper medicines, tax cuts for working Australians, and implement a new gambling system at the Commonwealth level to address gambling harm.
  Relevant Impact Framework pillars: Cost of living; Taxes / budget.
• Cost of living — alp
  Labor has delivered energy bill relief payments, PBS medicine price cuts, and redesigned Stage 3 tax cuts weighted toward lower and middle incomes. Fair Work Act settings and annual wage reviews affect award wages. Additionally, Labor now supports a new Commonwealth-level gambli…
  Relevant Impact Framework pillars: Cost of living; Jobs / wages; Taxes / budget.
• Integrity and accountability — alp
  Labor established the National Anti-Corruption Commission. Federal donation disclosure and lobbying rules remain an ongoing reform area. Recent statements indicate a shift towards supporting a new gambling system at the Commonwealth level, which may impact gambling regulation an…
• Economic Recovery — uap
  Stimulate growth through tax relief, infrastructure spending, and support for Australian manufacturing while addressing domestic economic challenges and promoting local priorities over foreign interests.
  Relevant Impact Framework pillars: Taxes / budget; National security / borders.
• Infrastructure Investment — uap
  Fund major transport, water, and communications projects to create jobs and connect regional Australia, while addressing domestic concerns and economic challenges faced by citizens.
• Job Creation — uap
  Incentivise employers to hire Australians first, reduce reliance on temporary visa labour, and address domestic economic challenges to improve conditions for everyday Australians.
  Relevant Impact Framework pillars: Jobs / wages.
• Economic Responsibility — liberal
  Pursue lower taxes, reduced government spending, and policies to support small business and private sector growth, while highlighting the long-term consequences of opposing economic policies.
  Relevant Impact Framework pillars: Taxes / budget.
• National Security — liberal
  Invest in defence capability, border protection, and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region while addressing the economic impacts of taxation on families and small businesses.
  Relevant Impact Framework pillars: National security / borders.
• Small Business Support — liberal
  Reduce red tape, lower compliance costs, and incentivise investment in Australian small and medium enterprises, while addressing the potential long-term financial impacts of opposing tax policies.
  Relevant Impact Framework pillars: Taxes / budget.
• Energy Affordability — liberal
  Support a balanced energy mix including gas and nuclear options to deliver reliable, affordable power for households and industry, while addressing the long-term economic impacts of energy policies on families and small businesses.
  Relevant Impact Framework pillars: Climate / environment.