Reported at www.pollbludger.net: Three new federal polls indicate slight changes in voter sentiment in Australia, with Essential Research showing Labor steady at 30% and the Coalition at 36%, while DemosAU reports a 50-50 tie on two-party preferred voting.

Roy Morgan’s poll suggests Labor has gained a narrow lead of 50.5-49.5, marking its first lead in a national poll since November.

Leadership ratings reveal Anthony Albanese struggles with negative perceptions, while Peter Dutton is viewed more favourably on decisiveness and handling pressure.