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Only one in five voters trust Albanese now as blame sticks for cost of living

Voters are squarely blaming the Labor government and its most recent budget for the cost-of-living crisis, as 42 per cent of people single out the government as responsible.

Covered by 3 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·

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Common ground: most headlines mention “cost”, “living”, “five voters trust Albanese now” and “blame sticks”.

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  • The Australian Financial Review “Coalition comeback at Labor’s”

How 3 newspapers cover this story

  1. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaFirst report

    Only one in five voters trust Albanese now as blame sticks for cost of living

    Voters are squarely blaming the Labor government and its most recent budget for the cost-of-living crisis, as 42 per cent of people single out the government as responsible.

  2. The AgeAustralia

    Only one in five voters trust Albanese now as blame sticks for cost of living

    Voters are squarely blaming the Labor government and its most recent budget for the cost-of-living crisis, as 42 per cent of people single out the government as responsible.

  3. The Australian Financial ReviewAustralia

    Coalition comeback at Labor’s cost-of-living expense

    Time will tell whether One Nation’s grievance-based appeal remains an existential threat to the Liberal and National parties.

Coverage details

3 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review. The Sydney Morning Herald published it first, on November 8, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Australian Financial Review, less than an hour later.

Key names in the coverage: Labor, One Nation, Liberal and National.

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