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Awareness of Climate Strikes

17 Sep 2019

Q. On Friday 20th September, Student-led strikes are planned to take place across Australia and internationally, to push for governments to act on climate change and move towards renewable energy.

People of all ages will refuse to attend school and/or work to participate in these peaceful protests.

Before today, were you aware these protests were happening?

  Total Gender Age
Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+
Yes 35% 41% 30% 35% 29% 42%
No 54% 49% 58% 52% 58% 51%
Unsure 11% 10% 12% 13% 14% 7%
Base 1,093 545 548 348 360 385

 

  Total Federal Voting Intention
Labor Coalition Greens Independent / Other
Yes 35% 38% 36% 45% 39%
No 54% 55% 55% 44% 50%
Unsure 11% 8% 9% 11% 11%
Base 1,093 327 392 98 161
  • More than half (54%) of participants were not aware that Climate Strikes would be occurring on 20th
  • Participants over 55 years old are more likely to be aware of the Climate Strikes (42%), as are university educated participants (42%).
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