Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says migration levels will be reduced, citing political conditions as right-wing populist support grows. Albanese makes the pledge while the One Nation party gains ground on the governing Labor Party, according to reporting that points to a Newspoll survey in The Australian. The poll shows One Nation supported by 31% of respondents, narrowly ahead of Labor at 30%. Coverage also describes Labor’s approval and Albanese’s standing as weakening: Albanese’s net approval rating is reported at minus 24, the lowest since the 2022 election, with 36% of Australians satisfied with his performance and 60% dissatisfied. The reporting links the migration debate to broader public concerns, including Australia’s worsening housing shortage. While different outlets emphasize the political implications of the polling, they converge on the same core message from Albanese: migration policy will be adjusted downward in response to rising support for populist parties and public pressures, including housing affordability.