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The poll results also place the Labor Party in a complicated position. While maintaining a consistent lead—thanks in part to the Greens' preferences that favor Labor—it's evident that voter loyalty is waning. The role of preference voting is crucial, with about 80% of votes from minor parties favoring Labor in key legislative chambers. Yet, the low primary vote and support for smaller parties like Pauline Hanson's One Nation (which has gained 1.6 percentage points to reach 8%) point toward a more fragmented electoral landscape.