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  • May, 2021

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    Uptake of a Covid-19 vaccine

    Q. The Covid-19 vaccine rollout is underway in Australia.

    Once a vaccine becomes available to you, how long would you wait before taking it?

      10/05 26/04 15/03 01/03 18/01 14/12 10/08
    I’d get vaccinated as soon as possible / I’ve already been vaccinated 44% 42% 47% 50% 42% 43% 56%
    I’d get vaccinated, but wouldn’t do it straight away 42% 42% 40% 40% 47% 46% 35%
    I’d never get vaccinated 14% 16% 12% 10% 11% 10% 8%
    Base (n) 1,092 1,090 1,124 1,074 1,084 1,071 1,010
    • 44% of Australians now say they would get vaccinated as soon as possible or they’ve already been vaccinated (42% in April).
    • The proportion of people who say they would get vaccinated but not straight away is unchanged from last month (42%).
    • 14% now say they would never get vaccinated.
      Total Gender Age Group Federal Voting Intention
      Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+ Labor TOTAL: Coalition Greens TOTAL: Other
    I’d get vaccinated as soon as possible / I’ve already been vaccinated 44% 53% 35% 32% 41% 56% 43% 52% 40% 38%
    I’d get vaccinated, but wouldn’t do it straight away 42% 34% 50% 48% 44% 37% 43% 39% 48% 44%
    I’d never get vaccinated 14% 13% 15% 20% 15% 8% 14% 9% 12% 18%
    Base (n) 1,092 536 556 340 372 380 371 400 109 111
    • Those most likely to get the vaccine immediately or already be vaccinated include men (53%) and those aged over 55 (56%).
    • Those voting for independent or minor parties are the most likely to say they would never get vaccinated (18%).
  • Apr, 2021

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    Satisfaction with speed of Covid-19 vaccine rollout

    Q. Which of the following best describes your view on how quickly Australians are being vaccinated against Covid-19?

    They are being vaccinated…

      Total Gender Age Group Federal Voting Intention
    Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+ Labor TOTAL: Coalition Greens TOTAL: Other  
    … much more quickly than I would like 13% 16% 10% 17% 18% 4% 10% 12% 16% 22%  
    … a bit more quickly than I would like 8% 8% 7% 12% 9% 2% 7% 10% 8% 6%  
    … at about the right speed 19% 18% 20% 24% 20% 13% 15% 21% 22% 14%  
    … a bit more slowly than I would like 25% 23% 26% 24% 19% 31% 23% 34% 19% 13%  
    … a lot more slowly than I would like 27% 28% 27% 15% 24% 42% 37% 19% 30% 30%  
    Unsure 9% 7% 11% 9% 11% 8% 8% 4% 6% 16%  
    TOTAL:  More quickly than I would like 20% 24% 17% 29% 27% 6% 16% 22% 24% 28%  
    TOTAL:  More slowly than I would like 52% 52% 53% 39% 43% 73% 60% 52% 49% 42%  
    Base (n) 1,368 669 699 426 460 482 483 471 123 165  
    • Just over half of Australians (52%) think Australians are being vaccinated against Covid-19 more slowly than they would like, with nearly a third (27%) feeling vaccinations are progressing a lot more slowly than they would like.
    • 20% think Australians are being vaccinated against Covid-19 more quickly than they would like and 9% are unsure.
    • Those over 55 are much more likely than younger cohorts to think the vaccine rollout is progressing more slowly than they would like (73% compared to 43% of those 35-54 and 39% those 18-34).
    • Labor voters are the most likely voters to think the vaccine rollout is progressing more slowly than they would like (60% compared to 52% Coalition voters, 49% Greens voters and 42% independent and minor party voters).
  • Apr, 2021

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    Party most responsible for slow vaccine rollout

    Q. Which do you think is MOST responsible for Australians being vaccinated more slowly than you would like?

    [Asked only to those who think Australians are being vaccinated against Covid-19 a bit / a lot more slowly than they would like]

      Total Gender Age Group Federal Voting Intention
    Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+ Labor TOTAL: Coalition Greens TOTAL: Other
    The federal government 42% 45% 39% 36% 51% 40% 57% 24% 44% 49%
    State and territory governments 7% 8% 7% 16% 7% 4% 5% 11% 5% 13%
    International supply chains 24% 29% 20% 24% 19% 28% 17% 35% 20% 17%
    Unavoidable delays in the production of vaccines 18% 13% 22% 15% 18% 19% 15% 22% 22% 16%
    Unsure 8% 6% 11% 9% 6% 9% 6% 8% 8% 5%
    Base (n) 713 356 357 165 194 354 291 242 61 72
    • The largest cohort within the group of those who think Australians are being vaccinated against Covid-19 more slowly than they would like, think the federal government is most responsible for this (42%).
    • About a quarter (24%) place the onus on international supply chains, followed by 18% who feel unavoidable delays in the production of vaccines are the main reason for the slow progress of the vaccine rollout in Australia.
    • Only 7% think state and territory governments are most responsible and 8% are unsure.
    • Those most likely to place responsibility on the federal government for Australians being vaccinated more slowly than they would like include those aged 35-54 (51%) and Labor voters (57%).
    • Coalition voters are the most likely to think international supply chains are most responsible for the delays (35%).
  • Apr, 2021

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    Views towards progress of Covid-19 vaccine rollout

    Q. As you may be aware, distribution of the Covid-19 vaccines is primarily the responsibility of the federal government.

    Scott Morrison promised in January this year that 4 million Australians would be vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of March. This target was shifted out in March to 4 million Australians by April 26th. As of April 2nd, 750,000 Australians have been vaccinated. 

    How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

      TOTAL: Agree TOTAL: Disagree Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
    I’m confident that 4 million Australians will be vaccinated against Covid-19 by April 26th 19% 55% 6% 13% 26% 24% 31%
    The federal government needs to step up and take more responsibility for ensuring Australians are vaccinated against Covid-19 as quickly as possible 56% 17% 28% 29% 27% 10% 7%
    Delays in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines are due to circumstances outside the federal government’s control, and there’s nothing more they could have done about it 47% 26% 15% 32% 27% 17% 10%
    The slower than expected rollout indicates that the federal government is not doing as good a job as they claimed 48% 25% 21% 27% 27% 16% 9%

     

    TOTAL: Agree Total Gender Age Group Federal Voting Intention
    Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+ Labor TOTAL: Coalition Greens TOTAL: Other
    I’m confident that 4 million Australians will be vaccinated against Covid-19 by April 26th 19% 25% 13% 22% 28% 7% 14% 27% 21% 13%
    The federal government needs to step up and take more responsibility for ensuring Australians are vaccinated against Covid-19 as quickly as possible 56% 58% 55% 51% 56% 61% 65% 53% 62% 54%
    Delays in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines are due to circumstances outside the federal government’s control, and there’s nothing more they could have done about it 47% 51% 43% 41% 50% 48% 37% 66% 36% 39%
    The slower than expected rollout indicates that the federal government is not doing as good a job as they claimed 48% 50% 46% 45% 51% 47% 59% 37% 61% 49%
    Base (n) 1,368 669 699 426 460 482 483 471 123 165
    • Well over half (56%) of Australians agree the federal government needs to step up and take more responsibility for ensuring Australians are vaccinated against Covid-19 as quickly as possible. Labor voters and those over 55 are the most likely to agree with this (65% and 61% respectively).
    • Just under half (48%) agree the slower than expected rollout indicates that the federal government is not doing as good a job as they claimed. Labor voters and Greens voters are most likely to follow this view (59% and 61%).
    • However, just under half as well (47%) agree the delays in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines are due to circumstances outside the federal government’s control, and there’s nothing more they could have done about it. The majority of Coalition voters align with this view (66%).
    • Only 19% are confident that 4 million Australians will be vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of the month.
  • Mar, 2021

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    Uptake of a Covid-19 vaccine

    Q. The Covid-19 vaccine rollout has begun in Australia.

    Once a vaccine becomes available to you, how long would you wait before taking it?

      15/03 01/03 18/01 14/12 10/08
    I’d get vaccinated as soon as possible / I’ve already been vaccinated 47% 50% 42% 43% 56%
    I’d get vaccinated, but wouldn’t do it straight away 40% 40% 47% 46% 35%
    I’d never get vaccinated 12% 10% 11% 10% 8%
    Base (n) 1,124 1,074 1,084 1,071 1,010
    • With the launch of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout underway nationwide, just under half (47%) now say they would get vaccinated as soon as possible – a slight dip from earlier in March but still noticeably higher than levels at the end of 2020 and at the start of this year.
    • The same proportion of people as earlier in the month say that would get vaccinated but not straight away (40%).
    • Just over 1 in 10 (12%) say that would never get vaccinated, consistent with levels seen in the last few months.
      Total Gender Age Group Federal Voting Intention
      Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+ Labor TOTAL: Coalition Greens TOTAL: Other
    I’d get vaccinated as soon as possible / I’ve already been vaccinated 47% 51% 42% 33% 44% 60% 46% 55% 45% 42%
    I’d get vaccinated, but wouldn’t do it straight away 40% 36% 43% 50% 38% 32% 42% 35% 42% 33%
    I’d never get vaccinated 12% 9% 15% 16% 13% 7% 11% 8% 12% 20%
    Base (n) 1,124 553 571 337 383 404 375 410 98 142
    • Those most likely to get the vaccine immediately include men (51%) and those aged over 55 (60%).
    • Those voting for independent or minor parties are the most likely to say they would never get vaccinated (20%).
  • Mar, 2021

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    Confidence in Covid-19 vaccine rollout

     Q. As vaccinations against Covid-19 are rolled out across Australia, how confident are you in each of the following?

    TOTAL: Confident Total Gender Age Group Federal Voting Intention
    Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+ Labor TOTAL: Coalition Greens TOTAL: Other
    … done efficiently 68% 74% 61% 67% 64% 73% 66% 78% 66% 58%
    … done safely 73% 80% 67% 71% 69% 80% 70% 84% 78% 61%
    … effective at stopping Covid-19 within the country 64% 72% 57% 63% 61% 69% 64% 75% 65% 52%
    Base (n) 1,074 527 547 326 363 385 335 396 106 138
    • While confidence in the Covid-19 rollout is relatively high across all demographics, those who are older are more confident than younger cohorts. For example, 80% of those over 55 are confident it will be done safely, compared to 69% those aged 35-54 and 71% of those 18-34. This trend is also reflected in confidence in the rollout’s efficiency and effectiveness.
    • Out of all voters, Coalition voters are the most confident that the vaccine rollout will be done safely, with 84% who are confident and of this, over a third (33%) who are very confident.
  • Jan, 2021

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    Uptake of a Covid-19 vaccine

    Q. Once a vaccine for Covid-19 becomes available in Australia, how long would you wait before taking it?

      18/01 14/12 10/08
    I’d get vaccinated as soon as possible 42% 43% 56%
    I’d get vaccinated, but wouldn’t do it straight away 47% 46% 35%
    I’d never get vaccinated 11% 10% 8%
    Base (n) 1,084 1,071 1,010

     

      Total Gender Age Group Federal Voting Intention
      Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+ Labor TOTAL: Coalition Greens TOTAL: Other
    I’d get vaccinated as soon as possible 42% 51% 34% 30% 42% 54% 48% 49% 34% 33%
    I’d get vaccinated, but wouldn’t do it straight away 47% 38% 55% 57% 46% 39% 44% 44% 57% 42%
    I’d never get vaccinated 11% 11% 11% 14% 13% 7% 8% 7% 9% 25%
    Base (n) 1,084 539 545 341 358 385 334 431 118 106
    • Fewer people say they would get a Covid-19 vaccine immediately than mid last year. 42% would get a vaccine as soon as possible, down from 56% last August. 47% would get vaccinated, but just not straight away (up from 35% in August) and 11% say they would never get vaccinated.
    • Those most likely to get the vaccine immediately include men (51%) and those aged over 55 (54%).
    • Those voting for independent or minor parties are the most likely to say they would never get vaccinated (25%).
  • Dec, 2020

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    Uptake of a Covid-19 vaccine

    Q. Once a vaccine for Covid-19 becomes available in Australia, how long would you wait before taking it?

      14/12 10/08
    I’d get vaccinated as soon as possible 43% 56%
    I’d get vaccinated, but wouldn’t do it straight away 46% 35%
    I’d never get vaccinated 10% 8%
    Base (n) 1,071 1,010

     

      Total Gender Age Group Federal Voting Intention
      Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+ Labor TOTAL: Coalition Greens TOTAL: Other
    I’d get vaccinated as soon as possible 43% 53% 35% 35% 41% 53% 44% 48% 45% 42%
    I’d get vaccinated, but wouldn’t do it straight away 46% 41% 51% 54% 48% 38% 52% 43% 44% 39%
    I’d never get vaccinated 10% 6% 14% 11% 11% 9% 5% 8% 11% 19%
    Base (n) 1,071 539 532 339 374 358 356 406 102 107
    • Fewer people say they would get a Covid-19 vaccine immediately than earlier in the year. 43% would get a vaccine as soon as possible, down from 56% in August. 46% would get vaccinated, but just not straight away (up from 35%) and 10% say they would never get vaccinated.
    • Those most likely to get the vaccine immediately include men (53%), those aged over 55 (53%).
    • Those voting for independent of minor parties are most likely to say they would never get a vaccine (19%).
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