The Australian Coalition is facing its most severe crisis in recent memory, with devastating new polling revealing the opposition has plummeted to a record-breaking low in voter support. The latest Resolve Political Monitor shows the Coalition's primary vote has crashed to just 28%, marking the lowest point since the last federal election and raising serious questions about Peter Dutton's leadership.
Ministers Under Fire as Support Evaporates
Senior frontbenchers are feeling the heat as the Coalition's fortunes continue to decline. Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor and deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley are among those facing intense scrutiny as the party struggles to connect with Australian voters.
The polling data reveals a perfect storm of challenges for the opposition:
- Primary vote down to 28% - the lowest since the 2022 election defeat
- Labor leading the Coalition 55% to 45% on a two-party preferred basis
- Growing dissatisfaction with the opposition's policy direction
Leadership Questions Loom Large
While Peter Dutton maintains his position as preferred prime minister over Anthony Albanese by a narrow margin of 36% to 35%, the overall numbers paint a bleak picture for the Coalition's electoral prospects. The opposition leader's personal approval ratings have failed to translate into broader party support.
"These numbers should be setting off alarm bells throughout the Coalition party room," said a senior political analyst familiar with the polling. "When your primary vote sinks this low, you're not just losing the next election - you're risking a generational defeat."
Policy Vacuum and Internal Divisions
Sources within the Liberal Party suggest deepening internal divisions over key policy areas, including climate change and economic management. The absence of a compelling alternative vision to the Albanese government's agenda appears to be costing the Coalition dearly among moderate voters.
The Resolve survey, conducted for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, interviewed 1604 eligible voters from Tuesday to Sunday, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the current political landscape. With the next federal election looming, the Coalition faces an uphill battle to regain voter trust and present a united, credible alternative government.
