Impact on Australia of European Economic Crisis

Q. How much impact do you think the current economic and financial problems in Europe have on the Australian economy— a major impact, some impact, only a small impact or no impact?

14% think the financial and economic problems in Europe have a major impact on the Australian economy and 60% think they have some impact. Only 19% think they have only a small or no impact.

82% of respondents aged 55+ and 83% of Liberal/National voters think they have major/some impact.

Those most likely to think they have only a small or no impact were aged under 35 (23%) and Greens voters (30%).

Of those who had heard or read a lot about the problems in Europe, 26% think they have a major impact on the Australian economy and 58% think they have some impact.