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Federal politics – voting intention

5 Sep 2011

Q. If a Federal Election was held today to which party will you probably give your first preference vote? If not sure, which party are you currently leaning toward?

Q. If don’t know -Well which party are you currently leaning to?

sample size = 1,878

First preference/leaning to Election

21 Aug 10

4 weeks ago 2 weeks ago Last week This week
Liberal 47% 46% 46% 46%
National 3% 4% 3% 3%
Total Lib/Nat 43.6 50% 50% 49% 49%
Labor 38.0 30% 32% 32% 30%
Greens 11.8 10% 10% 10% 11%
Other/Independent 6.6 10% 8% 8% 10%
2PP Election

21 Aug 10

4 weeks ago 2 weeks ago Last week This week
Total Lib/Nat 49.9% 57% 56% 56% 57%
Labor 50.1% 43% 44% 44% 43%

NB.  The data in the above tables comprise 2-week averages derived the first preference/leaning to voting questions.  Respondents who select ‘don’t know’ are not included in the results.  The two-party preferred estimate is calculated by distributing the votes of the other parties according to their preferences at the 2010 election.

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