Reported at www.macrobusiness.com.au: Polling by RedBridge and Accent Research indicates that 55% of voters in 20 key marginal seats believe Australia is headed in the wrong direction, posing challenges for the Albanese Labor government.

Sentiment varies, with 53% of voters in capital city marginal seats and 59% in regional areas expressing similar concerns.

The data reflects a significant level of pessimism among Australians regarding the nation’s future.