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Trust to handle economy
Q. Who would you trust most to handle Australia’s economy – The Treasurer Wayne Swan or the Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey?
6 May 2013 |
Total 27 May |
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
|
Wayne Swan |
32% |
28% |
64% |
7% |
39% |
Joe Hockey |
35% |
37% |
7% |
70% |
14% |
Don’t know |
32% |
34% |
29% |
23% |
47% |
Trust in Joe Hockey to handle the economy has increased since the Federal Budget and trust in Wayne Swan has fallen. 28% (down 4%) trust Wayne Swan more to handle Australia’s economy and 37% (up 2%) trust Joe Hockey more.
Those on incomes under $1,000pw trust Joe Hockey 34%/31% while those earning over $1,000pw trust Joe Hockey 42%/29%.

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