Q. Which of the following describe your opinion of the Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten?
| Total | May 2016 | Change | |||
| Hard working | 61% | 60% | +1 | ||
| Intelligent | 59% | 60% | -1 | ||
| Understands the problems facing Australia | 49% | 50% | -1 | ||
| Out of touch with ordinary people | 46% | 42% | +4 | ||
| Superficial | 45% | 44% | +1 | ||
| A capable leader | 45% | 43% | +2 | ||
| Arrogant | 44% | 40% | +4 | ||
| Narrow-minded | 42% | 40% | +2 | ||
| Erratic | 39% | 37% | +2 | ||
| Good in a crisis | 39% | 37% | +2 | ||
| Aggressive | 36% | 30% | +6 | ||
| Intolerant | 33% | 30% | +3 | ||
| Trustworthy | 32% | 31% | +1 | ||
| Visionary | 32% | 28% | +4 | ||
| More honest than most politicians | 29% | 26% | +3 |
Bill Shorten’s key attributes were hard working (61%), intelligent (59%) and understands the problems facing Australia (49%).
Since May, the main changes have been for aggressive (up 6%), out of touch with ordinary people (up 4%), arrogant (up 4%) and visionary (up 4%).