ABC News Daily What polling reveals about voters and net zero
Nov 17, 2025
Kos Samaras, a seasoned pollster and director of the RedBridge Group, dives into voter attitudes towards climate policy as the Coalition drops their net zero target. He reveals how this decision is seen as a potential misstep by younger voters, who associate it with anti-climate sentiment. Kos discusses the disconnect between power prices and the blame directed at energy companies, rather than net zero. He also emphasizes the need for the Coalition to focus on traditional economic issues to regain favor among younger constituents.
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Coalition Facing Severe Electoral Decline
- The Coalition's collective primary vote is at 24% and the Liberals without Nationals drop to 20%.
- Kos Samaras warns this is the worst electoral position they've likely seen since Federation.
Public Blame For High Power Bills
- Voters name electricity companies gouging them and unreliable energy sources as top causes of high power bills.
- Younger Australians often blame slow political action on the transition for rising prices while still wanting climate action.
Youth See Policy Shift As Climate Opposition
- Dumping net zero reinforces perceptions among younger voters that the Coalition opposes climate action.
- Kos Samaras says younger city Australians view this as another chapter of Coalition resistance to sustainability.