Q. And which of the following statements do you think is closer to the Federal Government’s current position?
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Total |
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
Vote Other |
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The Government prioritises the coal industry over the renewable energy industry |
49% |
59% |
38% |
81% |
51% |
|
|
The Government prioritises the renewable energy industry over the coal industry |
12% |
10% |
16% |
10% |
8% |
|
|
The Government treats both industries equally |
13% |
9% |
20% |
– |
18% |
|
|
Don’t know |
27% |
23% |
26% |
9% |
23% |
49% of respondents agree more with the statement that the Government prioritises the coal industry over the renewable energy industry and only 12% think they prioritise the renewable energy industry over the coal industry. 13% think they treat both industries equally.
Those most likely to think the Government prioritises the coal industry were Greens voters (81%) and Labor voters (59%).