Q. It has been proposed that the states and territories be allowed to charge some form of income tax to be used to fund services like health and education. It would mean Federal income tax rates would be reduced. Would you support or oppose this proposal?
| Total | Vote Labor | Vote Lib/Nat | Vote Greens | Vote other | ||
| Total support | 34% | 33% | 44% | 32% | 21% | |
| Total oppose | 34% | 40% | 31% | 38% | 51% | |
| Strongly support | 11% | 13% | 14% | 7% | 5% | |
| Support | 23% | 20% | 30% | 25% | 16% | |
| Oppose | 16% | 16% | 16% | 14% | 26% | |
| Strongly oppose | 18% | 24% | 15% | 24% | 25% | |
| Don’t know | 31% | 27% | 24% | 31% | 28% |
34% support allowing the states and territories to charge some form of income tax and 34% oppose. 31% could not give an opinion.
Strongest support came from Liberal/National voters (44%) and those aged under 35 (42%). All other voter groups were more likely to oppose.
Those most likely to oppose were men (42%) and aged 55+ (47%).