Q. The Federal Government has announced measures to increase access to flexible work hours for parents and carers. Which statement is closer to your view?
|
Total |
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
|
| Workers should have the right to request flexible hours if their employer can accommodate it |
66% |
65% |
66% |
74% |
| Employers should be required to accommodate workers’ caring responsibilities |
13% |
18% |
9% |
19% |
| It’s not up to employers to consider workers’ personal responsibilities |
14% |
10% |
20% |
6% |
| Don’t know |
7% |
7% |
4% |
1% |
66% think that workers should have the right to request flexible hours if their employer can accommodate it and 13% think employers should be required to accommodate workers’ caring responsibilities. There were few major differences across demographics. Those working full-time or part-time gave similar answers to those not working.