November
Australia can’t cope with data centre energy needs: AFR readers
Half of surveyed readers of The Australian Financial Review readers worry about the power and water requirements of proposed new server farms.
October
‘Play to Trump’s ego’: AFR readers wary over White House talks
Readers agree Anthony Albanese’s long-awaited meeting with Donald Trump is important, but the US president’s volatility has tempered their expectations.
‘Tax EVs’: AFR readers back road user charges
As the Albanese government puts the brakes on an electric vehicle tax, a huge majority of readers say a $300 levy would not stop them buying an EV.
September
Force NIMBY councils to build more homes: AFR readers
The majority of polled readers of The Australian Financial Review believe the states should be allowed to force uncooperative councils to increase urban density.
US slide into authoritarianism weighs on AFR readers
Australians want more clarity on population policy and a clean break from US President Donald Trump, according to the latest Financial Review readers poll.
August
‘Let the market decide’: AFR readers against Allan’s WFH politics
About 72 per cent of readers say the Victorian government’s proposed mandate is not needed, and only 19 per cent support the premier’s plan.
July
‘We are not Luddites’: AFR readers react to AI productivity boost
Readers backed artificial intelligence as a way to lift productivity and boost the economy, but almost half said they did not support union involvement in AI regulation.
June
Raise GST to lower other taxes, AFR readers say
The government should contemplate raising the GST to lower other taxes, but not let Donald Trump strong-arm it into increasing defence spending.
Be bold on tax, tough on Israeli ministers, AFR readers urge Albanese
A fortnightly poll of Financial Review readers revealed an appetite for the federal government to pursue tax reform – tempered by scepticism that it will actually happen.
North West Shelf approval on the money, say AFR readers
The government’s decision, which has angered environmentalists, is overwhelmingly supported by our readers.
May
AFR readers want nuclear plan scrapped, climate ambition raised
Sussan Ley is much preferred as Liberal leader, but Financial Review readers are unclear on the opposition’s way forward on net zero emissions by 2050.
April
Most AFR readers have decided how they will vote
With early voting starting on Tuesday, more than 80 per cent of Financial Review readers have already made their decision.
AFR readers park US travel plans in wake of Trump policies
Readers of The Australian Financial Review are turning off travel to the US due to the Trump administration’s approach to border control and diversity issues.
March
‘America can no longer be trusted’: AFR readers back Ukraine peacekeeping
A poll of The Australian Financial Review readers shows strong support for the possibility of Australia contributing troops to a peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
February
Rate cuts won’t move voting intentions: AFR readers
The Albanese government shouldn’t pin its hopes on voters being swayed by the central bank’s first cuts to interest rates in more than four years, say readers.
November 2024
We all love an upgrade, but MPs need their wings clipped: AFR readers
Readers raised concerns about conflicts of interest, as the scandal engulfing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Qantas perks spread to the Coalition.
October 2024
Gas, nukes don’t change the importance of energy targets: poll
Most readers of The Australian Financial Review believe the Albanese government cannot afford to fall short of its legislated 2030 emissions target.
More AFR readers support Dutton’s Middle East stance than the PM’s
Many Financial Review readers support the opposition leader’s stance, while others see it as a wedge in his attempts to gain political advantage.
September 2024
ACCC supermarket case won’t hurt view of big business: AFR readers
Allegations Coles and Woolworths misled consumers with fake discounts have not significantly undermined confidence in big business generally, according to a new poll.
‘More for a second-hand toothbrush’: Why EVs are on the nose
The most commonly held concerns about buying an electric vehicle related to upfront cost, charging facilities, and deterioration.