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  • May, 2014

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    Influence of groups on Liberal/National politicians

    Q. When making decisions about funding and policies, do you think that Liberal/National Coalition politicians listen to the following groups too much, not enough or just the right amount?

     

    Too much

    Not enough

    Just the right amount

    Property Developers

    53%

    18%

    30%

    Mining Companies

    52%

    20%

    27%

    The Media

    44%

    24%

    31%

    Celebrities

    41%

    17%

    42%

    Religious Organisations

    38%

    27%

    35%

    Foreign Leaders

    32%

    29%

    40%

    Member based lobby groups (like GetUp!)

    26%

    39%

    35%

    Employer Groups

    26%

    44%

    30%

    Public Servants

    25%

    44%

    30%

    Unions

    23%

    45%

    32%

    Environmental Groups

    21%

    52%

    27%

    Active citizens on social media

    15%

    51%

    35%

    Students

    12%

    64%

    25%

    Welfare Groups

    10%

    66%

    24%

    Average Citizens

    3%

    79%

    18%

    Respondents tended to think that Coalition politicians listen too much to property developers, mining companies, the media, celebrities and religious organisations.

    A majority thought they did not listen enough to average citizens, welfare groups, students, active citizens on social media, and environmental groups.

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