This Month
‘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.
February 2024
Disconnect laws will harm flexibility, productivity: AFR readers
A majority of readers polled believe workers have a right to switch off, but many believe it should be up to them and their employers to decide.
After tax cuts ‘serious examination’ of system is needed: AFR readers
Just over a third of readers say Labor’s stage three tax cut changes was a “broken promise that could not be justified” and 78 per cent want broader reform.
January 2024
PM must call for ACCC supermarket price gouging probe: AFR readers
Almost 70 per cent of respondents to The Australian Financial Review’s reader poll believe the Albanese government should call on the consumer watchdog to investigate supermarket price gouging.
December 2023
Wong rated best minister for second year: AFR readers
The Foreign Affairs Minister beat a strong showing from Jim Chalmers as Linda Burney was named the worst performer.
Super should go green but not for lower returns, say AFR readers
Financial Review readers want to maintain performance testing, and for super funds to invest in the energy transition, but not if it hurts their own returns.