Albanese’s approval ratings hit record lows

Albanese’s approval hits lowest ever; Dutton narrows gap as Coalition gains momentum ahead of upcoming election.

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1 year ago

January 26, 2025

Albanese’s approval hits lowest ever; Dutton narrows gap as Coalition gains momentum ahead of upcoming election.

Anthony Albanese’s approval ratings have reached a new low, according to a recent Newspoll.

The poll, published by The Australian, indicates that the gap between Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as preferred Prime Minister has narrowed to just three points.

Dutton’s approval has increased three points to 41 per cent, while Albanese’s has decreased to 44 per cent.

Albanese’s net personal approval has dropped to minus 20 per cent, with only 37 per cent of voters expressing satisfaction with his performance compared to 57 per cent who are dissatisfied.

In contrast, Dutton’s net approval has risen slightly to minus 11, reflecting a minor increase in his approval ratings.

On primary support, Labor has fallen two percentage points to 31 per cent, whereas the Coalition has remained stable at 39 per cent.

Public expectations for Labor are shifting, with a majority of voters now anticipating a Coalition Government as the likely outcome of the next election.

Only one-third of Australians foresee a Labor Government relying on crossbench support, while 29 per cent believe Dutton may lead a minority government.

Iran live updates: Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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11 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears

Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Published

12 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.

JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.

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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

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12 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.

The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.

Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.

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