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The latest figures reveal a surprising development in the political landscape, with One Nation securing 23 percent of the primary vote. This surge places the populist party on par with the Coalition, marking a significant shift in voter sentiment.
Despite the challenges, there is a glimmer of hope for Taylor, as he edges out Ley by a margin of 3 percentage points in voter approval. However, the broader outlook remains challenging for the newly appointed Liberal leader and his deputy, Jane Hume.
Support for the Coalition has noticeably dwindled, dropping from 28 percent last month to a new record low. In stark contrast, One Nation has experienced a remarkable ascent, climbing from 18 percent since the beginning of the year.
During an appearance on the broadcast program Today alongside Hume, Taylor emphasized the importance of regaining the trust of disenchanted Liberal voters as a key strategy moving forward.
Taylor, appearing with Hume on Today this morning, said winning back disaffected Liberal voters was crucial.
“We want to see people who are Liberal voters, who have voted Liberal in the past, or who might be considering voting the last election or in the future,” he said.
“We want to see them coming back and we know the way they will come back is if they see us fighting for them on the issues that matter to them.”
The number one issue facing the new Liberal leadership team is the white-hot subject of immigration, which is largely behind the surge in One Nation support over the past months.
Last weekend, Taylor dialled up the tone about immigration levels, questioning whether migrants share Australian values, and whether the mix of Australian migrants has been right to date.
Hume insisted today a new-look Liberal immigration and refugees policy would not be racist.
“There’s no doubt that what we need to ensure is we have lower numbers because we need time for housing, for infrastructure to services, to catch up with the high population growth,” she said.
“But we also need to ensure that we have our way of life protected.”
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