Q. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding sexual assault allegations against federal politicians and staffers?
TOTAL: Agree | Total | Gender | Age Group | Federal Voting Intention | ||||||||
Male | Female | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||||
This is just a Canberra insider story | 16% | 23% | 9% | 13% | 23% | 12% | 11% | 21% | 12% | 24% | ||
What is happening in Canberra is relevant to all women | 68% | 62% | 75% | 56% | 72% | 75% | 77% | 66% | 71% | 63% | ||
It’s time women were believed when they say they have been assaulted | 67% | 58% | 76% | 59% | 69% | 71% | 76% | 64% | 69% | 55% | ||
Because the charge of rape is so serious, the burden of proof needs to be high | 62% | 66% | 59% | 51% | 64% | 71% | 59% | 74% | 43% | 61% | ||
Base (n) | 997 | 505 | 492 | 294 | 346 | 357 | 321 | 367 | 89 | 132 | ||