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  • May, 2014

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    Influence of groups on Labor politicians

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

     

    Too much

    Not enough

    Just the right amount

    Unions

    47%

    24%

    29%

    The Media

    46%

    18%

    35%

    Celebrities

    40%

    13%

    47%

    Property Developers

    39%

    21%

    40%

    Mining Companies

    37%

    29%

    34%

    Environmental Groups

    33%

    35%

    32%

    Member based lobby groups (like GetUp!)

    32%

    28%

    40%

    Religious Organisations

    32%

    26%

    42%

    Public Servants

    32%

    31%

    37%

    Foreign Leaders

    31%

    24%

    44%

    Active citizens on social media

    25%

    36%

    39%

    Students

    23%

    45%

    32%

    Welfare Groups

    21%

    44%

    35%

    Employer Groups

    19%

    45%

    36%

    Average Citizens

    8%

    64%

    28%

    Respondents tended to think that Labor politicians listen too much to unions, the media, celebrities and property developers.

    They thought they did not listen enough to average citizens, employer groups, welfare groups and students.

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