Q. Generally, do you think that privatisation – that is, having public services owned or run by private companies – is a good or bad idea?

59% think that, generally, privatisation is a bad idea and 21% think it is generally a good idea.

Those most likely to think it is a bad idea were – aged 45-64 (75%), Greens voters (74%), Labor voters (69%) and incomes under $600pw (68%).

Strongest support for privatisation came from Liberal/National voters (31%), aged 18-34 (30%) and those with university education (29%).

There has been no significant change on this issue since this question was asked in March last year.