07 November 2012, 071112, Asian countries, Australian relationships, economic future
Q. The Government recently released a report about the Asian Century and the opportunities for Australia as part of the region. Do you agree or disagree that Australia’s economic future depends on our engagement and relationships with Asian countries?
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|
Total |
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
| Total agree |
65% |
73% |
66% |
74% |
| Total disagree |
16% |
12% |
20% |
16% |
| Strongly agree |
16% |
25% |
11% |
24% |
| Agree |
49% |
48% |
55% |
50% |
| Disagree |
10% |
9% |
12% |
11% |
| Strongly disagree |
6% |
3% |
8% |
5% |
| Don’t know |
18% |
15% |
14% |
10% |
65% agree that Australia’s economic future depends on our engagement and relationships with Asian countries and 16% disagree. At least two thirds of each voter group agreed.
There was similar agreement across all age groups. Highest disagreement was shown by those aged 55+ (22%) and Liberal/National voters (20%).
26 March 2012, 260312, Australian economy, economic future, economic outlook, economy, Finance, money, Polling, polls
Q. Overall, from what you have read and heard, do you think the Australian economy is heading in the right direction or the wrong direction?
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17 May 10 (Post 2010 budget) |
9 May 11 (Post 2011 budget) |
4 Jul 11 |
26 Mar 12 |
Vote Labor |
Vote Liberal/ National |
Vote Greens |
|
| The right direction |
51% |
45% |
37% |
36% |
65% |
19% |
47% |
| The wrong direction |
25% |
29% |
43% |
41% |
15% |
64% |
23% |
| Don’t know |
24% |
25% |
20% |
22% |
21% |
17% |
30% |
36% of respondents think that Australia’s economy is heading in the right direction – 41% think it is heading in the wrong direction. Opinions have changed little since this question was asked in July last year – “right direction” has dropped 1% and “wrong direction” dropped 2%.
65% of Labor voters, 19% of Liberal/National voters and 47% of Greens voters think the economy is heading in the right direction.