The Essential Report Archive Read the latest report

Building submarines in Australia

17 Feb 2015

Q. Thinking about the plans to replace Australia’s submarine fleet, which of the following statements is closest to your view?

 

Total

 

Vote Labor

Vote Lib/Nat

Vote Greens

Vote other

The submarines should be built in Australia only if the cost is less than having them made overseas

12%

11%

16%

13%

8%

The submarines should be built in Australia only if the cost is similar or less than having them made overseas

34%

31%

43%

26%

38%

The submarines should be built in Australia even if it costs more than having them made overseas

37%

42%

33%

38%

43%

Don’t know

17%

16%

9%

22%

12%

 

37% think that Australia’s replacement submarines should be built in Australia even if it costs more than having them made overseas.

34% think they should be built in Australia if the cost is similar or less and only 12% think they should only be built in Australia if the cost is less.

Those most likely to think they should be built in Australia even if they cost more were aged 55+ (48%) and living in South Australia (60%).

Error: