SMH ·australia ·3 hours ago

Pauline Hanson leads in polls as dissatisfaction with economy grows

Pauline Hanson gained support in polls, surpassing Labor and the Coalition in primary votes as of June 2026. Analysts suggest rising dissatisfaction with stagnant living standards drives this trend, with interest rates and prices increasing while productivity growth declines. Australia's Productivity Commission warns that without significant investment in technology and energy, economic improvements will remain elusive.

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