Q. Which of the following describe your opinion of the Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten?
| Total | Sep 2016 | Change | |||
| Hard working | 61% | 61% | – | ||
| Intelligent | 60% | 59% | +1 | ||
| Understands the problems facing Australia | 48% | 49% | -1 | ||
| Out of touch with ordinary people | 47% | 46% | +1 | ||
| Superficial | 46% | 45% | +1 | ||
| Arrogant | 44% | 44% | – | ||
| A capable leader | 43% | 45% | -2 | ||
| Narrow-minded | 42% | 42% | – | ||
| Erratic | 38% | 39% | -1 | ||
| Good in a crisis | 37% | 39% | -2 | ||
| Intolerant | 36% | 33% | +3 | ||
| Aggressive | 35% | 36% | -1 | ||
| Trustworthy | 32% | 32% | – | ||
| Visionary | 29% | 32% | -3 | ||
| More honest than most politicians | 29% | 29% | – |
Bill Shorten’s key attributes were hard working (61%), intelligent (60%) and understands the problems facing Australia (48%).
There have only been small changes in perceptions since September. The main changes have been for intolerant (up 3%) and visionary (down 3%).