How the diabolical federal election result has hit the NSW Liberals
In the first voter survey since the May election, which saw the federal Coalition decimated across the country, the NSW Liberals' primary vote has slumped to 32 per cent, down from 36 per cent.
NSW Labor, however, has seen its primary vote jump five points to 38 per cent- its best result since September 2023 and one point higher than when it swept to power at the last state election.
The exclusive Resolve Political Monitor for the Herald shows Chris Minns remains preferred premier with 35 per cent voters - down from 40 per cent - while the Liberal Leader Mark Speakman has boosted his rating by one point to 16 per cent.
Crucially, 49 per cent of voters are undecided about who is best to lead NSW.
Resolve director Jim Reed said the election hangover had impacted the NSW Coalition.
'NSW Labor's regain of a primary vote lead mirrors federal Labor's fortunes, and given Minns has not improved his standing there's every reason to conclude that they are benefiting from the reflective glory,' Reed said.
'The Coalition are back down to the levels we first saw post-election, but Speakman has not lost any personal capital so that looks to be a brand effect too.'
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