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Attributes of Malcolm Turnbull

19 Feb 2015

Q. Which of the following describe your opinion of the Minister for Communications (Opposition Leader), Malcolm Turnbull?

 

June 2009

 

Feb 2015

 

Difference

Intelligent

75%

74%

-1

Hard-working

68%

66%

-2

A capable leader

39%

60%

+21

Good in a crisis

32%

56%

+24

Understands the problems facing Australia

48%

55%

+7

Arrogant

69%

48%

-21

Out of touch with ordinary people

65%

48%

-17

Visionary

26%

44%

+18

Trustworthy

na

44%

na

Superficial

51%

41%

-10

More honest than most politicians

16%

40%

+24

Narrow-minded

51%

36%

-15

Aggressive

na

35%

na

Intolerant

na

31%

na

Erratic

na

24%

na

Demanding

62%

na

na

Down to earth

25%

na

na

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