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%.