Q. Which of the following describe your opinion of the Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott?
| 5 Jul 10 | 4 Oct 10 | Change | |
| Intelligent | 70% | 71% | 1% |
| Hard-working | 76% | 78% | 2% |
| A capable leader | 47% | 52% | 5% |
| Demanding | 53% | 61% | 8% |
| Arrogant | 59% | 60% | 1% |
| Out of touch with ordinary people | 57% | 53% | -4% |
| Understands the problems facing Australia | 50% | 53% | 3% |
| Visionary | 32% | 31% | -1% |
| Good in a crisis | 40% | 42% | 2% |
| Narrow-minded | 56% | 53% | -3% |
| Down to earth | 47% | 47% | 0% |
| Too inflexible | 45% | 43% | -2% |
| Complacent | 34% | 32% | -2% |
| More honest than most politicians | 33% | 32% | -1% |
| Trustworthy | 33% | 35% | 2% |