One Nation’s primary vote is back on par with Labor in the latest Guardian Essential poll, with Anthony Albanese’s public disapproval rising to its equal highest on record and more Australians than ever before believing the country is on the wrong track.

But Australians are still not convinced One Nation or the Coalition would do a better job than the current government, with Labor still the most trusted party on the economy and managing the country.

“This is a sobering poll for Labor, but not a ringing endorsement of One Nation either,” Peter Lewis, the executive director of Essential Media, said.

The Guardian Essential poll of 1,087 Australians, conducted last week, found Labor and One Nation neck and neck on 28% of the primary vote each. The Coalition is further back on 23%.…