Coal vs renewables
Q. Which of the following statements is closest to your view?
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Total |
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
Vote Other |
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Governments should prioritise support for the coal industry over the renewable energy industry |
6% |
3% |
14% |
– |
2% |
|
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Government should prioritise support for the renewable energy industry over the coal industry |
50% |
56% |
39% |
89% |
56% |
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The Government should treat both industries equally |
28% |
28% |
35% |
5% |
34% |
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Don’t know |
15% |
13% |
12% |
6% |
8% |
50% of respondents agree more with the statement that the Government should prioritise support for the renewable energy industry over the coal industry and only 6% think they should prioritise coal over renewables. 28% think they should treat both industries equally.
Those most likely to think the Government should give priority to renewable energy were Greens voters (89%) and respondents with university education (59%).
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Two Party Preferred: 14 May 2019
In this week's report:
- Government support for coal-fired power plants
- Attitudes towards coal
- Support for zero-carbon pollution target for 2050
- Type of volunteering engaged with
- Support for Government initiatives for volunteers
- Actions taken since Coronavirus outbreak
- Attitudes towards border protection and Coronavirus
- Attitudes towards mobile phone etiquette
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