The Mood of the Nation report reveals how Australia feels about issues facing the country.

SEC Newgate, Research Partner, David Stolper, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons,  "We've seen a marked change since February, so we've currently got 42% of Australians thinking the Labor Party will be the best party to deal with cost of living versus only 24% for the coalition."

"So we've seen an 11% increase in the belief that the Labor Party is the best party to deal with cost of living."

"I think while the coalition has been able to elevate concern around cost of living, I think they've been less effective in presenting themselves as a party that will do any better when it comes to that key issue," Mr Stolper continued. 

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