Victoria's Labor faces election fight as polls show major swing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 22:49 · Archive

Victoria's Labor government faces a 10 per cent negative swing ahead of the November 28 election, with opposition leader Jess Wilson leading in voter preferences.

Victoria's Labor government is facing a difficult path to re-election, with opinion polls showing a significant deterioration in support weeks before the November 28 vote. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler acknowledged on Monday that it would be 'a tough one' for Labor, citing 12 years in office and difficult periods including COVID-19.

According to a Newspoll conducted in October, primary support for Labor has fallen four points to 24 per cent since Premier Ben Carroll took over in July. The coalition's primary vote has risen to 33 per cent, a lift of two points, while One Nation stands at 20 per cent. On two-party preferred voting, Labor has suffered a 10 per cent swing since the 2022 election, leaving the coalition ahead 55-45.

Opposition leader Jess Wilson holds a strong position, with nearly half of the 1,017 voters surveyed indicating she was their preferred premier, compared with 34 per cent for Mr Carroll. Premier Carroll is hoping to secure a historic fourth consecutive term in government, with Victorian Labor beginning its official campaign on Monday.

How it is being reported

• Federal Labor flags concern as state support plungesA state opposition's bid to ascend office continues to attract support weeks from an election, as federal Labor counterparts flag an uphill slog to hold power.The West Australian · 25 Oct, 22:20
• Federal Labor flags concern as state support plungesA state opposition's bid to ascend office continues to attract support weeks from an election, as federal Labor counterparts flag an uphill slog to hold power.Perth Now · 25 Oct, 22:20

In this story: Ben Carroll · Mark Butler · Jess Wilson · Victoria · Labor Party · Liberal-National Coalition

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