16 September 2013, 160913, minor parties
Q. Do you think the election of micro parties in the Senate – such as Palmer United Party, Family First, Liberal Democrats, Motor Enthusiasts Party, Australian Sports Party – is good or bad for democracy?
|
Total
|
|
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
Other party/ Independent |
|
| Good for democracy |
38% |
41% |
27% |
45% |
78% |
|
| Bad for democracy |
25% |
18% |
39% |
25% |
4% |
|
| Makes no difference |
22% |
24% |
22% |
20% |
12% |
|
| Don’t know |
15% |
17% |
12% |
10% |
5% |
38% think that the election of micro parties to the Senate is good for democracy, 25% think it is bad for democracy and 22% think it makes no difference.
Older respondents were more likely to think it is bad for democracy – 42% of aged 55+ compared to 19% of those aged under 55.