Q. Which of the following describe your opinion of the Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten?
| Total | Sep 2018 | Change | ||
| Hard working | 57% | 58% | -1 | |
| Intelligent | 56% | 55% | +1 | |
| Out of touch with ordinary people | 50% | 50% | – | |
| Superficial | 47% | 50% | -3 | |
| Arrogant | 46% | 50% | -4 | |
| Understands the problems facing Australia | 45% | 48% | -3 | |
| Narrow-minded | 44% | 44% | – | |
| A capable leader | 43% | 43% | – | |
| Erratic | 40% | 41% | -1 | |
| Intolerant | 39% | 39% | – | |
| Aggressive | 37% | 38% | -1 | |
| Good in a crisis | 36% | 39% | -3 | |
| Trustworthy | 34% | 33% | +1 | |
| Visionary | 32% | 34% | -2 | |
| More honest than most politicians | 31% | 29% | +2 |
Bill Shorten’s key attributes were hard working (57%, down 1% since September), intelligent (56%, up 1%), out of touch with ordinary people (50%, no change), superficial (47%, down 3%) and arrogant (46%, down 4%).
The main change since September have been for arrogant (down 4%).