But comparing other similar polling released recently, it’s not clear if there’s been a significant drop in support, according to experts.

‘A small blip’

However, Lowe noted a “small blip” in the results in 2023, when about 41.6 per cent of people supported changing the date, up from 39.5 per cent the previous year. In 2024, 41 per cent of people agreed with the statement.

In 2021, 59 per cent of people disagreed with changing the date, while 39.5 per cent of people agreed with it, reflecting only a percentage shift to nearly 58 per cent agreeing in 2024.

Polling numbers ‘wax and wane’

“As I say, I think you’ll see these numbers wax and wane from year to year. At the end of the day, ours is a country which is worth celebrating. This is the day on which we do it.”

“It’s definitely been caught up in the culture wars and politicians are probably trying to capitalise on some voter fatigue following the Voice Referendum,” he said.

“In the same way that most commentators say that the younger demographic was really important in doing momentum behind the change in marriage equality and for that to succeed younger people had an important role in driving that.”

Around 50.5 per cent of women said the date should be changed, and 32.5 per cent of men said it should be changed.