State of the Nation survey shows where Australians stand on key issues
A new survey has revealed what Australians think of its leaders and where people stand on key issues ahead of election day.
News.com.au’s State of the Nation survey has revealed where Australians stand on key issues ahead of election day.
The survey sought people’s views on cost of living, economy and jobs, Covid, education, environment, health, house prices, tax, childcare and social services.
In total, more than 16,000 people responded to the online survey including around 13,000 aged over 18 years old. The survey was conducted between March 7 and April 14, beginning prior to the delivery of budget and calling of the election, but capturing the first couple of days of campaigning.
It found around 29 per cent said they would vote for Labor, and 26 per cent supported the Coalition. Around 19 per cent were undecided.
The survey also showed a drop in the percentage of women intending to vote for the Coalition.
Just 22 per cent of women aged over 18 expressed support for the Coalition, compared to 31 per cent for Labor.
This compares with results ahead of the 2019 election when the vote was more evenly split — 25 per cent of women said they would support the Coalition, and 27 per cent backed Labor.
Overall Anthony Albanese was rated by 52 per cent of respondents as the preferred prime minister, compared to Scott Morrison on 48 per cent.
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