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Appropriateness of elected officials engaging in sexual relations with staff

Nov 17, 2020
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Q. Is it ever appropriate for elected officials to start engaging in sexual relations with their staff?

  Total Gender Age Group Federal Voting Intention
  Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+ Labor TOTAL: Coalition Greens TOTAL: Other
Yes 18% 24% 13% 21% 16% 17% 13% 23% 22% 23%
No 82% 76% 87% 79% 84% 83% 87% 77% 78% 77%
Base (n) 1,010 479 531 250 383 377 323 404 80 122
  • The majority of people do not think it is ever appropriate for elected officials to start engaging in sexual relations with their staff (82%).
  • Men are more likely than women to think this practice is permissible (24% to 13%).
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