Q. Which of the following describe your opinion of the Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott?
| 7 Dec 09 | 1 March 10 | Difference | |
| Intelligent | 71% | 71% | – |
| Hard-working | 69% | 69% | – |
| A capable leader | 46% | 49% | +3% |
| Demanding | 53% | 55% | +2% |
| Arrogant | 53% | 53% | – |
| Out of touch with ordinary people | 53% | 50% | -3% |
| Understands the problems facing Australia | 46% | 49% | +3% |
| Visionary | 34% | 33% | -1% |
| Superficial | 42% | 43% | +1% |
| Good in a crisis | 39% | 38% | -1% |
| Narrow-minded | 52% | 57% | +5% |
| Down to earth | 46% | 46% | – |
| Too inflexible | 45% | 49% | +4% |
| Complacent | 31% | 33% | +2% |
| More honest than most politicians | 31% | 34% | +3% |
| Trustworthy | 36% | 38% | +2% |
Since we asked this question in December 2007, Abbott has gained the most points when it comes to appearing narrow minded (+5%) and appearing too inflexible (+4%).
When it comes to positive traits, Abbott has gained some ground in terms of appearing as a capable leader (+3%) who understands the problems facing Australia (+3%) and more honest than most politicians (+3%).