Brutal blow for Anthony Albanese as new poll reveals what Aussies really think about the country’s direction under his leadership

By CHARLOTTE MCINTYRE, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA

Published: 21:21 EDT, 25 August 2025 | Updated: 22:18 EDT, 25 August 2025

More than half of Australians fear the country is ‘going in the wrong direction’ under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a shock new poll has revealed. 

The latest Roy Morgan survey canvassed the opinions of 5,001 voters and found 50.5 per cent shared the bleak outlook, marking a four per cent increase.

Only 36 per cent thought the country was ‘going in the right direction’, indicating a one per cent drop.

The poll, which was conducted between July 28 and August 24, also found primary support for the two major parties was down.

Labor was at 34 per cent, down 2.5 per cent from July, while the Liberal-National Coalition was at 30 per cent, down one per cent.

The Labor Party maintained its two-party preferred lead at 56.5 per cent in August, however, this was down by 0.5 per cent compared to July.

The Albanese Government’s two-party preferred lead was above the federal election result earlier this year of 55.2 per cent. 

The Liberal-National Coalition was at 42.5 per cent, marking a 0.5 per cent uptick over the one month period. 

Anthony Albanese pictured speaking during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, on Monday

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley reacting to the Prime Minister during Question Time at Parliament House

The Opposition, led by Sussan Ley, has seen a drastic fall since the May result, which had been at 44.8 per cent.

Australians have increased their support for minor parties in this same period. 

Support for the Greens was unchanged at 12 per cent, however, support for One Nation increased from two per cent to nine per cent. 

Independents and other parties saw their support increase by 1.5 per cent to 15 per cent. 

Meanwhile, Labor once again leads the Liberal-National Coalition on two-party preferred terms in all six states – including Queensland, the only state the Coalition won a majority of the vote at the federal election. 

In August, Labor also strengthened its two party-preferred lead in the younger age groups of both 18 to 34 and 35 to 49-year-old.

The Coalition has gained a narrow lead among 50 to 64-year-olds and increased its lead for those aged 65 and over. 

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Brutal blow for Anthony Albanese as new poll reveals what Aussies really think about the country’s direction under his leadership