Corruption, federal ICAC, government, support for federal icac
Q. To what extent would you support or oppose the establishment of an independent federal anti-corruption body to monitor the behaviour of our politicians and public servants?
| Q | Oct’21 | Nov’20 | Jan’20 | Dec’19 | Sep’18 |
| Strongly support | 46% | 45% | 49% | 42% | 46% |
| Somewhat support | 32% | 36% | 31% | 33% | 36% |
| Somewhat oppose | 8% | 5% | 5% | 7% | 4% |
| Strongly oppose | 3% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
| Unsure | 11% | 13% | 13% | 17% | 14% |
| TOTAL: Support | 78% | 81% | 80% | 75% | 82% |
| TOTAL: Oppose | 11% | 6% | 7% | 8% | 5% |
| Base (n) | 1,097 | 1,063 | 1,080 | 1,035 | 1,030 |
| Q | Total | Gender | Age Group | Federal Voting Intention | ||||||
| Male | Female | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||
| Strongly support | 46% | 49% | 43% | 38% | 46% | 52% | 52% | 40% | 54% | 51% |
| Somewhat support | 32% | 30% | 35% | 34% | 32% | 31% | 31% | 37% | 24% | 28% |
| Somewhat oppose | 8% | 10% | 6% | 12% | 8% | 5% | 6% | 10% | 8% | 7% |
| Strongly oppose | 3% | 4% | 2% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 6% |
| Unsure | 11% | 7% | 15% | 12% | 11% | 10% | 8% | 10% | 13% | 8% |
| TOTAL: Support | 78% | 79% | 77% | 72% | 78% | 83% | 84% | 77% | 78% | 79% |
| TOTAL: Oppose | 11% | 14% | 8% | 16% | 11% | 7% | 9% | 13% | 9% | 13% |
| Base (n) | 1,097 | 540 | 557 | 342 | 366 | 389 | 362 | 414 | 94 | 138 |
berejiklian resignation, Corruption, federal ICAC, gladys berejiklian, icac, nsw icac, premier
Q. Thinking about Gladys Berejiklian’s resignation as NSW Premier, which is closer to your view?
| Total | Gender | Age Group | Federal Voting Intention | |||||||
| Male | Female | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||
| Gladys Berejiklian’s resignation as NSW Premier makes me more supportive of an independent federal anti-corruption body | 47% | 54% | 40% | 46% | 44% | 50% | 59% | 41% | 56% | 46% |
| Gladys Berejiklian’s resignation as NSW Premier makes me less supportive of an independent federal anti-corruption body | 21% | 21% | 21% | 25% | 21% | 18% | 16% | 31% | 14% | 26% |
| Unsure | 32% | 25% | 39% | 29% | 35% | 32% | 25% | 28% | 30% | 28% |
| Base (n) | 1,097 | 540 | 557 | 342 | 366 | 389 | 362 | 414 | 94 | 138 |
| Total | State | ||
| NSW | All other states | ||
| Gladys Berejiklian’s resignation as NSW Premier makes me more supportive of an independent federal anti-corruption body | 47% | 48% | 45% |
| Gladys Berejiklian’s resignation as NSW Premier makes me less supportive of an independent federal anti-corruption body | 21% | 29% | 16% |
| Unsure | 32% | 23% | 38% |
| Base (n) | 1,097 | 352 | 691 |
Q. To what extent would you support or oppose the establishment of an independent federal corruption body to monitor the behaviour of our politicians and public servants?
| Jan’20 | Dec’19 | Sep’18 | |
| Strongly support | 49% | 42% | 46% |
| Support | 31% | 33% | 36% |
| Oppose | 5% | 7% | 4% |
| Strongly oppose | 2% | 2% | 1% |
| Unsure | 13% | 17% | 14% |
| NET: Support | 80% | 75% | 82% |
| NET: Oppose | 7% | 8% | 5% |
| Base (n) | 1,080 | 1,035 | 1,030 |
| Total | Voting Intention | ||||
| Labor | Coalition | Greens | NET: Other | ||
| Strongly support | 49% | 56% | 42% | 53% | 56% |
| Support | 31% | 29% | 38% | 28% | 20% |
| Oppose | 5% | 4% | 6% | 3% | 6% |
| Strongly oppose | 2% | 1% | 3% | 2% | 5% |
| Unsure | 13% | 9% | 11% | 14% | 13% |
| NET: Support | 80% | 86% | 80% | 81% | 76% |
| NET: Oppose | 7% | 5% | 9% | 5% | 11% |
| Base (n) | 1,080 | 351 | 342 | 110 | 156 |
Bridget McKenzie, Corruption, sports grants
Q. Over the past few weeks the Opposition has been raising concern about the conduct of Deputy Nationals leader Bridget McKenzie.
It is claimed she allocated $100million to sporting organisations in marginal seats to favour the Coalition in the 2019 Federal election.
Which of the following best describes your perspective on the issue?
| Jan’20 | Dec’19
Following Angus Taylor and Sydney Lord Mayor |
|
| The Prime Minister should have stood the Minister down from Cabinet | 51% | 35% |
| The Prime Minster was right not to stand the Minister down from Cabinet | 15% | 17% |
| I have not been following the issue | 34% | 48% |
| Base (n) | 1,080 | 1,035 |
| Total | Federal Voting Intention | ||||
| Labor | Coalition | Greens | NET: Other | ||
| The Prime Minister should have stood the Minister down from Cabinet | 51% | 67% | 41% | 51% | 51% |
| The Prime Minster was right not to stand the Minister down from Cabinet | 15% | 7% | 27% | 10% | 15% |
| I have not been following the issue | 34% | 27% | 32% | 40% | 34% |
| Base (n) | 1,080 | 351 | 342 | 110 | 156 |
Q. To what extent would you support or oppose the establishment of an independent federal corruption body to monitor the behaviour of our politicians and public servants?
| Total | Voting Intention | Sep’18 | ||||
| Labor | Coalition | Greens | NET: Other | |||
| Strongly support | 42% | 49% | 48% | 37% | 51% | 46% |
| Support | 33% | 35% | 28% | 45% | 30% | 36% |
| Oppose | 7% | 7% | 8% | 6% | 5% | 4% |
| Strongly oppose | 2% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 1% |
| Unsure | 17% | 8% | 15% | 10% | 12% | 14% |
| NET: Support | 75% | 84% | 76% | 82% | 80% | 82% |
| NET: Oppose | 8% | 8% | 10% | 8% | 8% | 5% |
| Base (n) | 1,035 | 339 | 356 | 106 | 116 | 1,030 |
Q. For each of the following Australian industries and organisations, please indicate how affected by corruption you think they are:
| Widespread corruption | Some corruption | Very little corruption | Don’t know | |
| Government | 39% | 39% | 10% | 12% |
| Building and construction | 34% | 38% | 11% | 17% |
| Media | 27% | 44% | 12% | 16% |
| Finance sector (banks and insurance) | 27% | 42% | 14% | 17% |
| Mining | 25% | 43% | 15% | 18% |
| Law enforcement (police) | 17% | 49% | 19% | 15% |
| Health | 10% | 32% | 38% | 20% |
| Agriculture | 7% | 28% | 41% | 24% |
| Education | 6% | 29% | 43% | 21% |
| Science and technology | 6% | 22% | 47% | 24% |
The most corrupt industries and organisations were thought to be Government (39% widespread corruption), building and construction (34%), media (27%), finance (27%) and mining (25%).
The least corrupt were thought to be science and technology (47% very little corruption), education (43%) and agriculture (41%).
04 June 2012, 040612, abor politician, Corruption, Craig Thompson, public awareness
Q. There have recently been allegations of corrupt behaviour by Craig Thomson, a Federal Labor politician. How much have you read or heard about this issue?
|
Total |
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
|
| A lot |
29% |
23% |
39% |
16% |
| Some |
30% |
35% |
31% |
32% |
| A little |
28% |
26% |
24% |
43% |
| Nothing |
9% |
13% |
5% |
8% |
| Don’t know |
4% |
3% |
2% |
1% |
29% said they have heard or read a lot about the Craig Thomson issue and 30% have heard or read some.
Those who had read or heard most were men (66% a lot/some) and aged 45+ (71%).