Dutton Overtakes Albanese: Voters Shift Focus to Economy Amid Rising Costs
June 17, 2024![Dutton Overtakes Albanese: Voters Shift Focus to Economy Amid Rising Costs](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/4a01ff7ee2563439d2b2106a1ebeaf7fb952d68b369b6fd41d12e97b28031b510e200a4c0d3d30a45557d74176d5b99bccd0fed87931d7bc40e6984c1dd7d769.png)
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has overtaken Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the preferred leader, with Dutton receiving 36% support compared to Albanese's 35%.
Dutton's rise in support is attributed to his rejection of Labor's climate policy and a focus on the economy.
Labor's primary vote has dropped to 28%, the lowest in three years, while the Coalition maintains steady support at 36%.
Voters believe Dutton and the Coalition would better manage the economy, reflecting a growing frustration with rising prices and interest rate hikes.
Dutton's proposed budget includes plans to cut migration intake and deploy nuclear energy.
The survey indicates that cost of living has become the top policy issue for voters.
Despite Dutton's lead in the polls, Labor remains focused on policies to assist Australians.
The Coalition is considering scrapping emissions reduction targets, which could reignite Australia's climate wars.
The political landscape is shifting, suggesting a closer race between the two leaders as economic concerns take precedence over environmental issues.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Jun 16, 2024
Dutton edges ahead as voters thump Labor on economy![Dutton edges out Albo as preferred PM](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/9288294cc8add493c1d55205d2a73bb2a3c5a775c922dab11cef990a34c2ea816e9ec1f622671ead4bf27f8a88f514f78930663d5cc2ef58cef09d2579604f0e.jpg)
news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site • Jun 16, 2024
Dutton edges out Albo as preferred PM![Dutton edges out Albo as preferred PM](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/b356b6c964d6fe2f0273eb265360155ad66d7c4deff933768cdf0c9e883b1f17533834dd651f79629afc983834807c72c40983df86930a4acd33eabef9140fa9.jpg)
news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site • Jun 16, 2024
Dutton edges out Albo as preferred PM![Dutton takes lead as preferred PM for the first time](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/a8ab807db2f7b89312601a0bd01a4a3ac673743979e996da8ac9c11910f462fc32597c2bf45f54bb65fbc14a204be5e00d8c60b8bf6082ec3eeb3a60872f4ab0.jpg)
The West Australian • Jun 16, 2024
Dutton takes lead as preferred PM for the first time