# Guardian Essential poll: Coalition primary vote hits record low as support grows for hardline immigration policies

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-29 15:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/29/guardian-essential-poll-coalitions-primary-vote-sinks-to-lowest-ever-as-majority-support-hardline-immigration-ideas

> The Coalition’s primary vote fell four points to 22%, matching its lowest-ever result in the Guardian Essential poll, while Labor rose to 29% and One Nation climbed to 25%. Although 46% viewed immigration positively, 55% wanted the annual intake reduced, with majorities backing measures including forced deportations for visa overstayers.