Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast Laura Tingle's Election: polls and culture wars in the final week
Apr 28, 2025
In this lively discussion, Laura Tingle, the political editor for 7.30, unpacks the final week of Australia's election campaign. She delves into shifting polling trends and how undecided voters might tip the scales. Tingle sheds light on the culture wars surrounding Welcome to Country ceremonies and explores the implications of a potential Labor-Greens coalition. She also highlights overlooked issues like the arts and domestic violence, all while keeping the conversation engaging and insightful.
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Labor's Early Lead
- Labor appears to be in a better position than the Coalition going into election day.
- Early voting figures suggest many voters have made up their minds well before election day.
Late Swing Voters' Impact
- Labor's two-party preferred vote tends to peak early in the last week and often drops before election day.
- This trend partly explains past election outcomes where undecided voters swing late toward minor parties or the Coalition.
Green Party's Diminishing Power
- The expected influence of the Greens in parliament could be reduced this election.
- This may diminish concerns about a large Green crossbench having significant power post-election.