Q. Thinking about reopening Australia’s international borders, which of the following is closer to your view?
Total | Gender | Age Group | Federal Voting Intention | |||||||
Male | Female | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||
We need to accept some deaths to reopen our borders as the cost of remaining closed is too high | 20% | 24% | 17% | 20% | 23% | 19% | 12% | 26% | 18% | 24% |
We need to accept some deaths but must take every reasonable step to minimise deaths, even if it means slowing our reopening | 45% | 43% | 48% | 46% | 45% | 45% | 48% | 46% | 47% | 43% |
We cannot accept any deaths that could be prevented by keeping our borders closed until it’s safe to reopen them | 34% | 34% | 35% | 35% | 32% | 36% | 40% | 27% | 34% | 33% |
Base (n) | 1,100 | 539 | 561 | 341 | 374 | 385 | 367 | 389 | 103 | 145 |
State | |||||
NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | |
We need to accept some deaths to reopen our borders as the cost of remaining closed is too high | 24% | 22% | 18% | 14% | 15% |
We need to accept some deaths but must take every reasonable step to minimise deaths, even if it means slowing our reopening | 49% | 47% | 42% | 47% | 39% |
We cannot accept any deaths that could be prevented by keeping our borders closed until it’s safe to reopen them | 27% | 30% | 40% | 40% | 46% |
Base (n) | 352 | 274 | 217 | 89 | 111 |
Q. Thinking about state border closures, which of the following is closer to your view?
Total | Gender | Age Group | Federal Voting Intention | |||||||||
Male | Female | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||||
States with low or no Covid-19 cases should be allowed to keep their borders to other states closed for as long as they think is necessary | 41% | 39% | 42% | 37% | 44% | 40% | 46% | 33% | 41% | 41% | ||
States with low or no Covid-19 cases should be required to reopen their borders to other states when 80% of the adult (16+) population is fully vaccinated | 37% | 39% | 35% | 45% | 36% | 31% | 33% | 42% | 36% | 39% | ||
States with low or no Covid-19 cases should be required to reopen their borders to other states when 80% of the total population (including children) is fully vaccinated | 23% | 22% | 23% | 18% | 20% | 29% | 21% | 24% | 23% | 20% | ||
Base (n) | 1,100 | 539 | 561 | 341 | 374 | 385 | 367 | 389 | 103 | 145 | ||
State | |||||
NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | |
States with low or no Covid-19 cases should be allowed to keep their borders to other states closed for as long as they think is necessary | 28% | 31% | 55% | 47% | 67% |
States with low or no Covid-19 cases should be required to reopen their borders to other states when 80% of the adult (16+) population is fully vaccinated | 46% | 39% | 30% | 36% | 17% |
States with low or no Covid-19 cases should be required to reopen their borders to other states when 80% of the total population (including children) is fully vaccinated | 25% | 30% | 15% | 17% | 16% |
Base (n) | 352 | 274 | 217 | 89 | 111 |
Q. The Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has a “safe plan to ensure that Australia can open up again with confidence”.
Thinking about this statement, which of the following applies to you?
Total | Gender | Age Group | Federal Voting Intention | |||||||||
Male | Female | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||||
I understand the plan and have confidence in it | 26% | 34% | 19% | 30% | 27% | 23% | 18% | 40% | 23% | 19% | ||
I understand the plan but don’t have confidence in it | 39% | 38% | 40% | 38% | 38% | 40% | 49% | 30% | 40% | 43% | ||
I’m aware of the plan but don’t understand it | 15% | 14% | 17% | 15% | 13% | 17% | 12% | 17% | 19% | 14% | ||
I’m not aware of the plan | 20% | 14% | 25% | 16% | 22% | 20% | 21% | 13% | 19% | 24% | ||
Base (n) | 1,100 | 539 | 561 | 341 | 374 | 385 | 367 | 389 | 103 | 145 | ||
State | |||||
NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | |
I understand the plan and have confidence in it | 32% | 26% | 23% | 22% | 23% |
I understand the plan but don’t have confidence in it | 38% | 43% | 35% | 38% | 41% |
I’m aware of the plan but don’t understand it | 17% | 14% | 15% | 18% | 14% |
I’m not aware of the plan | 14% | 17% | 27% | 22% | 22% |
Base (n) | 352 | 274 | 217 | 89 | 111 |
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Q. The Covid-19 vaccine rollout is underway in Australia.
Which of the following best describes your situation?
Total | Gender | Age Group | Federal Voting Intention | |||||||||
Male | Female | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||||
I’ve already had the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine /
I’ve already had both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine |
69% | 72% | 66% | 53% | 67% | 86% | 65% | 80% | 67% | 57% | ||
I’ve booked my vaccination and am waiting to get my first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine | 11% | 10% | 12% | 20% | 11% | 4% | 13% | 10% | 13% | 9% | ||
I will get vaccinated but haven’t booked my vaccination yet | 14% | 13% | 15% | 20% | 15% | 7% | 16% | 8% | 16% | 18% | ||
I’d never get vaccinated | 6% | 6% | 6% | 8% | 7% | 3% | 6% | 2% | 4% | 15% | ||
Base (n) | 1,100 | 539 | 561 | 341 | 374 | 385 | 367 | 389 | 103 | 145 | ||
State | |||||
NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | |
I’ve already had the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine /
I’ve already had both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine |
75% | 66% | 72% | 59% | 63% |
I’ve booked my vaccination and am waiting to get my first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine | 12% | 15% | 6% | 10% | 10% |
I will get vaccinated but haven’t booked my vaccination yet | 9% | 14% | 14% | 26% | 19% |
I’d never get vaccinated | 5% | 6% | 8% | 4% | 8% |
Base (n) | 352 | 274 | 217 | 89 | 111 |
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Q. In your opinion, should being vaccinated against Covid-19 be mandatory in the following circumstances?:
Yes | No | Unsure | |
For health workers to work at hospitals, clinics, etc. | 83% | 12% | 5% |
For aged and disability care workers to work at care facilities | 82% | 14% | 5% |
For passengers to go on flights | 77% | 17% | 7% |
For teachers and teachers’ aides to work at schools | 74% | 19% | 7% |
For spectators to attend sports events | 69% | 22% | 9% |
For patrons to visit hospitality and entertainment venues | 68% | 22% | 10% |
For employees to work at their workplace | 62% | 24% | 14% |
For students to attend school | 58% | 26% | 16% |
For customers to shop at retail stores | 58% | 30% | 12% |
TOTAL: Yes | Total | Gender | Age Group | Federal Voting Intention | ||||||||
Male | Female | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||||
For health workers to work at hospitals, clinics, etc. | 83% | 81% | 85% | 74% | 81% | 93% | 84% | 91% | 77% | 68% | ||
For aged and disability care workers to work at care facilities | 82% | 78% | 85% | 70% | 79% | 94% | 84% | 87% | 83% | 66% | ||
For passengers to go on flights | 77% | 73% | 80% | 63% | 74% | 90% | 81% | 81% | 76% | 62% | ||
For teachers and teachers’ aides to work at schools | 74% | 72% | 76% | 61% | 69% | 90% | 78% | 80% | 69% | 58% | ||
For spectators to attend sports events | 69% | 70% | 68% | 55% | 68% | 82% | 72% | 76% | 63% | 53% | ||
For patrons to visit hospitality and entertainment venues | 68% | 69% | 66% | 56% | 65% | 80% | 72% | 74% | 62% | 51% | ||
For employees to work at their workplace | 62% | 63% | 60% | 50% | 60% | 74% | 62% | 71% | 56% | 48% | ||
For students to attend school | 58% | 60% | 56% | 52% | 56% | 65% | 61% | 63% | 58% | 43% | ||
For customers to shop at retail stores | 58% | 59% | 56% | 48% | 57% | 66% | 57% | 67% | 53% | 43% | ||
Base (n) | 1,100 | 539 | 561 | 341 | 374 | 385 | 367 | 389 | 103 | 145 | ||
Q. Thinking about Covid-19 restrictions and vaccinations, which of the following is closer to your view?
Total | Gender | Age Group | Federal Voting Intention | |||||||||
Male | Female | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||||
Restrictions should be relaxed for people who have been fully vaccinated effective immediately | 39% | 42% | 36% | 40% | 37% | 39% | 34% | 47% | 37% | 31% | ||
Restrictions should only be relaxed when everyone has had the opportunity to get vaccinated | 44% | 42% | 45% | 41% | 43% | 48% | 51% | 42% | 47% | 36% | ||
People who are vaccinated should not be treated any differently to unvaccinated people | 17% | 16% | 19% | 19% | 20% | 13% | 16% | 11% | 15% | 33% | ||
Base (n) | 1,100 | 539 | 561 | 341 | 374 | 385 | 367 | 389 | 103 | 145 | ||
State | |||||
NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | |
Restrictions should be relaxed for people who have been fully vaccinated effective immediately | 46% | 38% | 36% | 33% | 30% |
Restrictions should only be relaxed when everyone has had the opportunity to get vaccinated | 39% | 46% | 45% | 49% | 51% |
People who are vaccinated should not be treated any differently to unvaccinated people | 15% | 16% | 19% | 18% | 19% |
Base (n) | 352 | 274 | 217 | 89 | 111 |
I’ve already had the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine /
I’ve already had both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine |
I’ve booked my vaccination and am waiting to get my first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine | I will get vaccinated but haven’t booked my vaccination yet | I’d never get vaccinated | |
Restrictions should be relaxed for people who have been fully vaccinated effective immediately | 47% | 25% | 19% | 11% |
Restrictions should only be relaxed when everyone has had the opportunity to get vaccinated | 45% | 66% | 38% | 3% |
People who are vaccinated should not be treated any differently to unvaccinated people | 8% | 9% | 43% | 87% |
Base (n) | 756 | 132 | 150 | 62 |
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Q. Some employers want to require their workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Which of the following is closer to your view?
Total | Gender | Age Group | Federal Voting Intention | |||||||||
Male | Female | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||||
The federal government should coordinate uniform laws across the states | 45% | 46% | 43% | 32% | 41% | 59% | 42% | 53% | 29% | 41% | ||
Individual state health authorities should impose health mandates on their states | 25% | 23% | 26% | 34% | 24% | 17% | 29% | 22% | 28% | 22% | ||
Individual workplaces should be able to make decisions about their own workers | 31% | 30% | 31% | 34% | 34% | 25% | 29% | 25% | 43% | 38% | ||
Base (n) | 1,100 | 539 | 561 | 341 | 374 | 385 | 367 | 389 | 103 | 145 | ||
State | |||||
NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | |
The federal government should coordinate uniform laws across the states | 51% | 44% | 42% | 37% | 41% |
Individual state health authorities should impose health mandates on their states | 19% | 28% | 21% | 32% | 34% |
Individual workplaces should be able to make decisions about their own workers | 30% | 27% | 37% | 31% | 25% |
Base (n) | 352 | 274 | 217 | 89 | 111 |
Q. How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your state’s public health system during the Covid-19 pandemic?
TOTAL: Agree | TOTAL: Disagree | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Neither disagree nor agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | |
My state’s public health system is already struggling to cope and will be overwhelmed by any surge in Covid hospitalisations | 55% | 19% | 27% | 28% | 27% | 14% | 4% |
The federal government is planning to ease restrictions without paying enough attention to how the public health system will cope with increased Covid cases | 53% | 19% | 26% | 27% | 28% | 13% | 6% |
My state’s public health system can manage any surge in Covid hospitalisations | 40% | 29% | 13% | 27% | 31% | 17% | 12% |
People vaccinated against Covid-19 should be prioritised for medical attention over unvaccinated people | 39% | 34% | 18% | 21% | 28% | 14% | 20% |
TOTAL: Agree | Total | Gender | Age Group | Federal Voting Intention | ||||||||
Male | Female | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||||
My state’s public health system is already struggling to cope and will be overwhelmed by any surge in Covid hospitalisations | 55% | 52% | 57% | 52% | 57% | 54% | 56% | 57% | 54% | 47% | ||
The federal government is planning to ease restrictions without paying enough attention to how the public health system will cope with increased Covid cases | 53% | 54% | 53% | 54% | 54% | 52% | 62% | 48% | 61% | 53% | ||
My state’s public health system can manage any surge in Covid hospitalisations | 40% | 46% | 34% | 48% | 40% | 33% | 37% | 51% | 33% | 33% | ||
People vaccinated against Covid-19 should be prioritised for medical attention over unvaccinated people | 39% | 44% | 33% | 42% | 39% | 35% | 35% | 48% | 40% | 33% | ||
Base (n) | 1,100 | 539 | 561 | 341 | 374 | 385 | 367 | 389 | 103 | 145 | ||
TOTAL: Agree | State | ||||
NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | |
My state’s public health system is already struggling to cope and will be overwhelmed by any surge in Covid hospitalisations | 61% | 53% | 43% | 56% | 66% |
The federal government is planning to ease restrictions without paying enough attention to how the public health system will cope with increased Covid cases | 55% | 50% | 52% | 50% | 65% |
My state’s public health system can manage any surge in Covid hospitalisations | 42% | 44% | 39% | 23% | 37% |
People vaccinated against Covid-19 should be prioritised for medical attention over unvaccinated people | 40% | 42% | 38% | 31% | 39% |
Base (n) | 352 | 274 | 217 | 89 | 111 |