One Nation's primary vote soars to a record high as the Coalition faces chaos and social tensions rise. The latest Guardian Essential poll reveals a 22% primary vote for One Nation, a significant surge from December's 17%. This trend is particularly notable in regional and rural Coalition seats, causing unrest and leadership changes within the opposition. The poll also highlights public support for Labor's response to the Bondi beach terror attack, with a majority backing stricter gun laws, hate speech regulations, and protest curbs. However, the poll respondents express dissatisfaction with Anthony Albanese's handling of the antisemitic shooting fallout, and Sussan Ley's popularity continues to decline as she faces a leadership spill. Despite this, Australians strongly support the government's response to the Bondi shooting, with a majority backing various measures to combat terrorism and hate speech. The poll also uncovers rising social tensions, with 70% of respondents believing there's tension between different races and nationalities, and 69% fearing being labeled racist for expressing their beliefs. Only 38% believe Australia is less racist than before, and 35% have experienced racism personally or in their families, indicating a concerning trend in the nation's social fabric.
