Q. Which of the following describe your opinion of the Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten?
| Total | Mar 2016 | Change | |||
| Hard working | 62% | 60% | +2 | ||
| Intelligent | 60% | 56% | +4 | ||
| Understands the problems facing Australia | 50% | 47% | +3 | ||
| Out of touch with ordinary people | 44% | 45% | -1 | ||
| Superficial | 43% | 45% | -2 | ||
| A capable leader | 41% | 34% | +7 | ||
| Narrow-minded | 40% | 41% | -1 | ||
| Arrogant | 38% | 41% | -3 | ||
| Erratic | 37% | 40% | -3 | ||
| Good in a crisis | 34% | 32% | +2 | ||
| Trustworthy | 33% | 31% | +2 | ||
| Aggressive | 33% | 34% | -1 | ||
| Intolerant | 31% | 32% | -1 | ||
| Visionary | 29% | 27% | +2 | ||
| More honest than most politicians | 26% | 25% | +1 |
Bill Shorten’s key attributes were hard working (62%), intelligent (60%) and understands the problems facing Australia (50%).
Since March there has been a 7% increase in “a capable leader”.