Election of 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?

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.