Q. Which of the following describe your opinion of the Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten?
| Total | Feb 2017 | Change | ||
| Hard working | 59% | 61% | -2 | |
| Intelligent | 58% | 60% | -2 | |
| Understands the problems facing Australia | 48% | 48% | – | |
| Out of touch with ordinary people | 47% | 47% | – | |
| Superficial | 44% | 46% | -2 | |
| Arrogant | 42% | 44% | -2 | |
| Narrow-minded | 42% | 42% | – | |
| Erratic | 40% | 38% | +2 | |
| A capable leader | 39% | 43% | -4 | |
| Good in a crisis | 35% | 37% | -2 | |
| Aggressive | 35% | 35% | – | |
| Intolerant | 34% | 36% | -2 | |
| Trustworthy | 31% | 32% | -1 | |
| Visionary | 29% | 29% | – | |
| More honest than most politicians | 26% | 29% | -3 |
Bill Shorten’s key attributes were hard working (59%, down 2% since February), intelligent (58%, down 2%), understands the problems facing Australia (48%, no change) and out of touch with ordinary people (47%, no change).