Opinion of new coal mines
Q. If it goes ahead, the Adani mine would be the first of nine coal mines in the Galilee Basin in Central Queensland. Which of the following statements is closest to your view?
Total | Vote Labor | Vote Lib/Nat | Vote Greens | Vote other | ||
Allow all mines to go ahead subject to environmental approvals | 13% | 13% | 17% | 11% | 9% | |
Independently assess each mine proposal on its economic and environmental merit | 48% | 50% | 58% | 25% | 49% | |
Ban expansion of coal mines in the Galilee Basin altogether | 22% | 25% | 15% | 46% | 30% | |
Don’t know | 16% | 12% | 10% | 18% | 12% |
48% think that any new mine should be assessed on its economic and environmental merit, 22% think coal mining in the Galilee basin should be banned and 13% think all mines should go ahead subject to environmental approvals.
Those most likely to favour assessment of each proposal were LNP voters (58%) and Queenslanders (54%).
Those most likely to favour banning expansion of coal mines were Greens voters (46%) and other voters (30%).

COVID-19 RESEARCH
Read Essential's ongoing research on the public response to Covid-19.
Essential Report
In this week's report:
- Performance of Scott Morrison
- Performance of Anthony Albanese
- Preferred Prime Minister
- Views towards re-electing the federal Coalition government
- Party trust to handle issues
- Importance of Australia’s international reputation
- Scott Morrison’s impact on Australia’s international reputation
- Views towards Australia’s international reputation
Sign up for updates
Receive the Essential Report in your inbox.Essential Tags
Recent Comments
