Channel 10, Foxtel, Government regulation, James Packer, media, media ownership, the media
Q. James Packer recently bought a major shareholding in Channel 10. Should James Packer be allowed to become a major shareholder in Channel 10 while he is also a major shareholder in Foxtel?
Total | Vote Labor | Vote Lib/Nat | Vote Greens | |
Should be allowed | 28% | 27% | 36% | 18% |
Should not be allowed | 24% | 27% | 21% | 29% |
Don’t care | 38% | 36% | 36% | 46% |
Don’t know | 10% | 10% | 7% | 7% |
Nearly half either don’t care or don’t know whether James Packer should be allowed to become a majority shareholder in Channel 10. Of those with an opinion, views are split 28% should be allowed and 24% should not. 36% of those on low incomes (under $600pw) think he should not be allowed. Comments »