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Handling another GFC

Aug 16, 2010
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Q. If another global financial crisis develops in the next few years, which leader and party do you think would be best to handle it?

  Total Vote Labor Vote Lib/Nat Vote Greens
Julia Gillard and the Labor Party 42% 88% 5% 66%
Tony Abbott and the Liberal Party 35% 2% 80% 6%
Don’t know 23% 11% 15% 27%

42% think Julia Gillard and the Labor Party would be best at handling another global financial crisis if it was to develop and 35% think Tony Abbott and the Liberal Party would be best.

Those aged 25-54 prefer the Labor Party over the Liberals 46% to 30%, while those aged 55+ prefer the Liberal Party 48% to 36%.

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