This Month
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.
July 2024
Construction watchdog should be reinstated, AFR readers say
The Albanese government should reinstate a federal construction watchdog and hold a royal commission into the CFMEU, according to an AFR reader poll.
Payman wrong to cross the floor: AFR readers
A majority of readers surveyed by The Australian Financial Review said they did not support the Senator’s decision to ignore long-standing Labor Party convention.
June 2024
AFR readers back Dutton’s assessment of climate targets
Almost 70 per cent of readers believe Australia is unlikely to meet its “aggressive” emissions reductions targets.
May 2024
Readers back production tax credits, wary of immigration cuts
Most readers of The Australian Financial Review support the Albanese government’s production tax credits, but less than a third back his immigration cuts designed to tackle the housing crisis.
Readers want government to cut debt, rein in spending
Almost 60 per cent readers want Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ federal budget priority to either reduce debt or reign in government spending in this year’s budget - but another 24 per cent want cost-of-living relief to be the focus.
April 2024
AFR readers sceptical of Shorten’s NDIS promise
Almost 75 per cent of AFR readers doubt the Albanese government can reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme within five years.
March 2024
Resounding majority of AFR readers back four-year federal terms
Almost 80 per cent of The Australian Financial Review’s readers have backed calls to extend federal parliamentary terms to four years.
‘A bloody disgrace’: AFR readers demand companies reduce pay gaps
Nearly 70 per cent of readers also said that men taking on more domestic duties would enable women to take on higher paying roles and help reduce the gap.