Q. Thinking about the plans to replace Australia’s submarine fleet, which of the following statements is closest to your view?
|
Total |
|
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
Vote other |
|
| The submarines should be built in Australia only if the cost is less than having them made overseas |
12% |
11% |
16% |
13% |
8% |
|
| The submarines should be built in Australia only if the cost is similar or less than having them made overseas |
34% |
31% |
43% |
26% |
38% |
|
| The submarines should be built in Australia even if it costs more than having them made overseas |
37% |
42% |
33% |
38% |
43% |
|
| Don’t know |
17% |
16% |
9% |
22% |
12% |
37% think that Australia’s replacement submarines should be built in Australia even if it costs more than having them made overseas.
34% think they should be built in Australia if the cost is similar or less and only 12% think they should only be built in Australia if the cost is less.
Those most likely to think they should be built in Australia even if they cost more were aged 55+ (48%) and living in South Australia (60%).
Q. Do you support or oppose the Government buying submarines from Japan if it is cheaper than building them in Australia?
|
Total |
|
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
Vote other |
|
| Total support |
28% |
19% |
40% |
28% |
17% |
|
| Total oppose |
51% |
60% |
42% |
57% |
70% |
|
| Strongly support |
6% |
3% |
9% |
1% |
7% |
|
| Support |
22% |
16% |
31% |
27% |
10% |
|
| Oppose |
23% |
22% |
25% |
23% |
25% |
|
| Strongly oppose |
28% |
38% |
17% |
34% |
45% |
|
| Don’t know |
22% |
20% |
17% |
15% |
12% |
28% support the Government buying submarines from Japan if it is cheaper than building them in Australia and 51% oppose.
While most voters are strongly opposed, Liberal/National voters are split (40% support/42% oppose).