Q. When did you last read a book? (This question was commissioned by Network Ten)

54% of respondents said they have read a book in that last week, 67% have read within the last month and 29% last read a book more than a month ago.

Women are more frequent readers than men – 65% read a book in the last week compared to 43% of men – and 24% of men have not read a book in the last six months. Those aged 35-54 are less likely to have read a book in the last week that younger or older people.

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