Reported at www.pollbludger.net: Two recent polls indicate that Labor holds a significant lead in the Western Australia state election, with Newspoll showing a 57.5-42.5 lead and DemosAU presenting a slightly narrower 57-43 margin.

Labor’s primary vote is reported at 44% in Newspoll and 43% in DemosAU, while the Liberals have 29% and 30%, respectively.

Approval ratings for current Premier Roger Cook remain steady, with 55% approval, and the sentiment regarding the state’s direction shows 49% of voters believe it is moving in the right way.