Labor has widened its lead over the Coalition in the two-party preferred vote, according to new YouGov polling.

In a recently released YouGov poll, Labor's advantage over the Coalition has grown, with support now at 52.5% compared to the Coalition's 47.5%. This marks a 1.5% increase for Labor, which is its best result in 18 months, even surpassing its 2022 election win metrics. Additionally, Labor's primary vote has risen to 32%, while the Coalition's has dropped to 33.5%. The recent policy decisions of the Coalition, particularly the unpopular working-from-home mandate and planned layoffs of public sector employees, appear to have negatively impacted voter satisfaction and support. Albanese has solidified his position as the preferred Prime Minister, increasing his lead to 48%, while Dutton's ratings are noticeably declining, at 37%. Although both leaders still face overall negative approval ratings, Albanese's score shows improvement, whereas Dutton's net satisfaction remains troublingly low at -15. This trend has implications heading into the May 3 election, as public sentiment appears to increasingly favor Labor and highlight dissatisfaction with the Coalition's handling of key issues. As political leaders elaborate on their policies related to energy, housing, and immigration during public debates, the established dynamics will continue to evolve. YouGov is expected to release additional tracking data in the weeks leading up to the election, offering a clearer picture of voter preferences and sentiments.