Q. Would you prefer the construction of a new coal-fired power station, or more investment in renewable sources (such as solar and wind power), to meet Australia’s future energy supply needs?
| Total | Vote Labor | Vote Lib/Nat | Vote Greens | Vote Other | ||
| Prefer coal-fired power plant | 18% | 12% | 26% | 1% | 30% | |
| Prefer more investment in renewable sources | 64% | 75% | 57% | 90% | 55% | |
| Don’t know | 18% | 14% | 17% | 10% | 15% |
64% would prefer investment in renewable energy sources to meet future energy supply needs, and 18% would prefer new coal-fired power plants. 18% did not know which they preferred.
Those most likely to prefer investment in renewable energy sources were Greens voters (90% prefer), 18-24 year olds (76%), and ALP voters (75%).
While a majority of all demographic groups preferred more investment in renewable energy sources, those most likely to prefer the construction of new coal-fired power plants were those aged 65+ (31% prefer), other party/independent voters (30%) and Liberal/National voters (26%).