Newspoll quarterly breakdown
UPDATE (16/4): This week’s Essential Research has the Coalition’s two-party lead narrowing from 57-43 to 56-44, from primary votes of 48% for the Coalition (down two), 31% for Labor (steady) and 11% for the Greens (steady). Also featured are Essential’s monthly personal ratings, which have Julia Gillard’s approval steady at 32% and her disapproval down three to 58%, Tony Abbott’s respectively up two to 38% and down two to 50%, and Gillard’s lead as preferred prime minister shifting from 40-37 to 38-36. Support for the National Broadband Network is up a point since February to a new high of 57% with opposition down three to 22%, and 46% saying they will either definitely or probably sign up for it. There is also a question on appropriate areas for federal and state responsibility, with the states only coming out heavily on top for public transport and “investing in regional areas”.
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CTar1 @ 4343
I checked with Google Earth and Wilton is about 80km from the CBD by road. A reasonably fast express train (not HSR) should be able to do over 100Km/hr without too much track upgrading so, depending on the exact route and number of stops, a trip to the CBD in well under an hour is feasible. The East Hills line which runs under the existing Sydney airport connects with the main southern line so it is a possibility.
A route through Paramatta which is becoming a major business centre in its own right may make better sense. What do you think?
by bemused on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Essential Research: 56-44, down from 57-43. L-NP 48 (-2), ALP 31 (steady), GRN 11 (steady).
by William Bowe on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:29 pm
As I am not a journalist can I do a Latika Bourke here and ask “What do the Liberals dislike about Fair Work Australia?”
So far I know that
* FWA took to long to investigate Craig Thomson
* FWA report did not make Craig Thomson leave Parliament
* employers want to hire people for 90 minute shifts
* unfair dismissal – can’t small employers fire at will – so what’s left
by billie on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Life is full of ironies. It’s funny how Dr NO is such a YES man to vested interests.
by Lynchpin on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Re Canberra airport being the second Sydney airport.
It may look good for fatty to agree with this option but a longer view of this option looks terrible for the party that holds Eden Monaro. If Labor was to agree with Canberra plan the locals of Queanbeyan would go feral as we already sit under or near the flight path. (canberra is a labor town and not even labor care about canberra).Now I can hear planes every day and don’t mind. I hear them start up and take off first thing in the morning and don’t mind. What will tip the locals is if the snows get there Greedy way and start up a freight hub with planes flying in 24/7.
Though I do like the thought of building the new airport on lake George (on stilts).
by rummel on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Thanks William
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:32 pm
BW@4288:
Don wrote:
BW wrote:
What utter nonsense.
BW, you are a fine writer, but in this case you are off the planet.
The AWM describes the wars, and it does it well.
It is not there for your political or emotional agenda. It is a place where participants, their families, descendants, and the general public can gain an insight into what wars were like, and it does a superb job.
Of course there is no smell of shit or burning flesh. How ridiculous.
Fund and set up your own war museum if you have an agenda like that. The AWM is there for the rest of us.
by don on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Massive public support for NBN in latest Essential – 57% to 22%. Even a slight majority of LNP voters are in favour (42 to 40).
This issue is a deadset loser for the coalition. In fact, it may have already cost them the 2010 election.
by Ataraxi on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:33 pm
bemused – I don’t know enough about the existing rail infrastructure to know. Where ever it’s built a second A/P needs a very direct connect to Mascot.
I think the Badgerys an an option is gone. And Wilton is probably the only other workable option but not possible without NSW Govt support – and that doesn’t seem probable any time soon.
Unless things change greatly it would be suicide for BOF to go to the next NSW election saying he’d say yes to Wilton.
All in all – SNAFU. Mr Howard and Mr Costello come on down.
by CTar1 on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Question from a naive person who doesn’t live in NSW.
How many people who land in Sydney are on their way somewhere else?
by lizzie on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Lizzie
According to wiki
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Well who would have thunk that. The head of #IPA defending Robb defending the Bank profits on #Skynews
by The Finnigans on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Full results from Essential Research.
by William Bowe on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Isn’t that is what is wrong with everything political nowdays? It’s all about winning the next election and not what might benefit the State and country in the long run. I know I want Labor to stay in power federally but I also want them to forget the goddarned weekly/fortnightly polls and the clowns in the media sideshow and just do what is good for the long term, not only the 3 year span.
If BOF is so scared of doing anything when he has such an enormous majority and no chance of losing the next election then there is not much to say for him. Or is that the reason why he was so long in opposition and had to wait for NSW Labor to be on the nose after 16 years in power.
by BH on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:43 pm
lizzie
I wikied Melbourne Airport. I did not realise this. Another kudos for our fair city
Melbourne Airport has received numerous awards. The International Air Transport Association ranked Melbourne among the top five airports in the world in 1997 and 1998[74][75] and, in 2003, presented it with the Eagle Award.[9][76] The Australian Airport Association named it the Airport of the Year in 1999,[75] while Business Traveller Magazine and Airports Council International have ranked Melbourne in the top ten every year from 1996 to 2000[75][77] and in the top five for airports that handle between 15 and 25 million passengers.[78][79]
The airport has received recognition in other areas. It has won national and state tourism awards,[10][11] and Singapore Airlines presented the airport with the Service Partner Award and Premier Business Partner Award in 2002 and 2004, respectively.[75][80] In 2006, the airport won the Australian Construction Achievement Award for the runway widening project, dubbed “the most outstanding example of construction excellence for 2006″.[81]
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:43 pm
victoria
Thanks for that.
I remember it took a long time for any flight to come directly to Melbourne from overseas. I think the planners need to think laterally with some of these problems.
by lizzie on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Spent 15 minutes today talking to one of my suppliers, a CNC engineer.
In the past year or so he has sold off most of his machines and laid off all but one of his staff. It’s just him and one other bloke now.
I had rung to ask him about doing an urgent job for me, but he said that with his reduced capacity he was fully booked, until July 1, when he was officially going out of business.
I told him that was a shame, as he did good work, and asked him why he’s shutting up shop.
Sheesh….
by Bushfire Bill on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Bushfire
Well, thank you very much Tony Abbott. Your scare campaign is working.
by lizzie on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:47 pm
You are a very norty girl Victoria. I have told you explicitly and clearly for the reasons WHY the Melbourne Storm are not liked by Sydney supporters.
It has NOTHING to do with your wishful thinking of petty jealousy to compfort your own acceptance of the Melbourne Storm.
When you are prepared to provide me an answer to the equivalent scenario of;
1) Richmond ordered to merge with Western Bulldogs,
2) Hawthorn ordered to merge with North Melbourne,
3) St.Kilda ordered to merge with Geelong,
4) your beloved Carlton (equivalent or our South Sydney) expelled from the competition,
whether THEN you would be willing to accept the West Sydney Giants?
We BOTH know the Giants would be utterly detested in Melbourne given the above scenario.
That’s why the Melbourne Storm are not liked! Face it, accept it, it’s the TRUTH!
If you want to continue to be so stubborn and ignore the real life factual events of the dirty creation of the Melbourne Storm, then suit yourself!
by Centre on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:50 pm
BB
If this man is an engineer, surely he has some knowledge of science and/or mathematics.
Sounds like a piss poor excuse for bad management and/or unable to compete with the market
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Centre
If i have not already said it, I am happy to agree to disagree.
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:51 pm
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Info re nomines for BB’s senate position and others who will not be contesting his soon to be vacant seat:
http://www.afr.com/p/national/light_green_lines_up_for_senate_RAgfxwqKF9VBtaqKdYnMhK
by Pegasus on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:53 pm
Latest #Essential Preferred PM: Gillard 38 (-2) Abbott 36 (-1) #auspol – Menzies House must be tearing its hair out over this
by The Finnigans on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:53 pm
Agreed
by Centre on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:53 pm
#4366
Offer to take his ailing business off his hands!
And for you vertical integration.
by Dr John on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Wow. BB. How stupid is that. Let’s hear the result please.
My SIL runs a manufacturing joint (steel fabrications) and he had it worked out in a flash. Said it’s not going to kill him so he’ll just get on with it.
Might add that SIL has no engineering degree (just High School til 15 then apprenticeship) and now employs 26 people and is flat out with work because he provides good quality and service.
He thinks Abbott is ‘a mug’ over many things and particularly the NBN which will help him with his uploads very soon. Lucky sod.
by BH on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:55 pm
The Finnigans
As far as I can tell, it is a pox on both leaders. It is definitely a race to the bottom
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:55 pm
A gold BISON – #Essential Poll The #NBN: Support 57 (+1) Oppose 22 (-3) #auspol
by The Finnigans on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Acquirre @ 4299
Appreciate the moral issues involved but I understand that ALP polling showed that if Beazley had not moved at least part-way to the Howard position the 2001 election result would have been significantly worse than 1975 with Labor potentially out of power for a generation. The Greens only need to get around 10% to be successful – Labor faces a much tougher hurdle.
by CO on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Centre
By the way, you omit one thing in your argument. Melbourne Storm did not order any mergers, it was the league whom you support. Why the angst against a club??
Anyhow, just saying…..
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Pegasus
I hope they choose the winemaker.
by lizzie on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm
You have to wonder about the interest or intelligence of the electorate where the NBN holds strong support yet Abbott, who wishes to roll it back, leads by miles in the polls?
by Centre on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:01 pm
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:01 pm
by lizzie on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:01 pm
lizzie
Snap
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:02 pm
BH @ 4376
I can see how quick transmission of complex specifications and engineering diagrams could be a boon for him.
by CTar1 on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:03 pm
That’s the lot that still hanker for Howard and the 50s so let them be and the rest of us will just get on with taking the opportunities the 21st century presents.
by BH on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:04 pm
As I’ve said before, if both leaders are as popular as dog shite on a shoe then whether you vote for one or the other has to come down to other factors. Now, let’s see what’s left? How about policy? That’s where Tone could very well be in trouble.
by Gary on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:04 pm
victoria
I’m glad I’m in an area that won’t be first off the blocks for the NBN, because I’ll be able to learn from others’ experience, and all the hiccups should be ironed out by then – such as rationalisation of all the different offers.
by lizzie on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:04 pm
There will be plenty of whining regardless of whom the the Greens select.
by Greensborough Growler on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:06 pm
lizzie
I have optus cable broadband, and it is more than adquate for me. When eventually the NBN rolls around, I will take it up. I remember starting with dial up, and was always happy to progress.
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:06 pm
CTar! – it will be. When we stay overnight with them we often find both SIL and our daughter trying to get the drawings and stuff through at 2-3am. NBN will go through by the end of this year for them so efficiency levels will rise for them.
by BH on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Gary
That is why I continue to remain optimistic.
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:08 pm
victoria
When I was working from home, dial-up was a bastard, and I was thrilled to be offered broadband when it arrived. But now I’m not uploading large files, it’s not so crucial. So I’m happy as I am atm.
by lizzie on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:08 pm
lizzie
Fair enough. I am confident that the NBN will be cost competitive.
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Centre @ 4382
Dare I suggest that a large part of the answer lies in the relative approval ratings?
That takes the mystery out of it, but with most on PB it is the elephant in the room which is not acknowledged.
by bemused on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:10 pm
No Victoria, the Melbourne Storm are owned by News Limited and were given to John Ribot for his efforts in establishing Super League.
News Ltd demanded a reduction in teams to enable them to gain 50% control of the game. They insisted on 7 Super League teams and 7 ARL teams.
If Ribot and Murdoch were never born, we would liked the Storm as much as you guys like the Swans.
I have genuinely provided you with a precise scenario – had it of happened in the AFL!
by Centre on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:11 pm
BB above. So the supplier you were talking – his company is one of the top 500 emitters?
by Lynchpin on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:12 pm
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/test-green-alliance-with-business-tax-cut-push-abbott-urges-labor/story-fn59niix-1226327832990
by victoria on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:12 pm