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Size of Government

Apr 2, 2012

Q. Overall, do you think Government in Australia is too large and tries to do too much?

44% think that Government in Australia is too large and tries to do too much and 28% think it is not too large.

Those most likely to think Government is too large were men (55%), aged 55+ (58%), and Liberal/National voters (55%).

Those most likely to think Government is not too large were aged under 35 (36%) and Labor voters (44%).

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Labor

47%

Coalition

44%