Exclusive poll shows nearly half of respondents defecting from Victorian Labor. What do these voters care about?
Victorian voters surveyed named cost of living, crime and health as their top three policy issues, with just over three months until the next state election.
A recent poll of Victorian voters has revealed a significant shift in their political allegiances, with almost half of respondents who voted for Labor in the 2022 state election expressing intentions to vote differently in the upcoming 2023 election. The primary concern for these potential defectors is the cost of living, with over 68% placing it among their top three issues.
This is followed by concerns over crime and healthcare, both of which are also among the top three issues for the broader sample of voters. The survey, conducted by Accent Research in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, surveyed a representative sample of 1,002 Victorians to understand their political priorities. While the Coalition and One Nation have each garnered significant support from these potential defectors, the primary reason appears to be the perceived inability of Labor to adequately address these critical issues.
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