Galaxy: 56-44 to Coalition
Galaxy has published its first poll of federal voting intention in two months, and now as then the result reflects the overall polling trend: the Coalition’s two-party lead is at 56-44, compared with 54-46 last time, from primary votes of 49% for the Coalition (up two), 30% for Labor (down four) and 13% for the Greens (up one). Three further questions elicit a general mood of hostility towards the government, only one of which strikes me as being particularly instructive: 52% express support for a no-confidence motion and an early election, against 38% opposed. When Essential Research asked simply about support for a new election in early March, the results were 44% supportive and 46% opposed. The poll was conducted over the past there days from a sample of 1012, with a margin of error of about 3%.
UPDATE: Consolation of a sort for Labor from Essential Research, which at least doesn’t echo Galaxy’s finding of appetite for a new election (support down two since March to 42%, opposition up two to 48%), but their voting intention result has deteriorated yet further. The Coalition now leads 57-43, up from 56-44 last week, although the changes on the primary vote are slight: the Coalition is up one to 50%, with Labor and the Greens steady on 31% and 11%. Other questions find overwhelming support for the government’s aged care reform package (61% against 7% opposed), although 62% concede they know little about them. It was also found that 39% supported agreed with Joe Hockey’s sentiments about Australians receiving too much assistance from the government, with 33% disagreeing.
Categories: Federal Politics 2010-
Now the HSU Temby report on Drum
Can they stick Craig Thomson’s name in there?
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Boerwar
Hey, he was declared a “National Treasure” so anything is possible
by poroti on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Oh Christ! Who is this deadshit in the cutaway collar on the Drum?
“When Michelle Grattan calls for a resignation, then things are very, very bad indeed.”
by Bushfire Bill on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:17 pm
If Morris can get away with a comment like that, this country has really descended into the sewer. Abbott and his media mates have a lot to answer for.
by Darn on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Annabell Crabbs article in drum is virtually calling abbott a raving lunatic with no political skills.
by Schnappi on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Every member of the Coalition that appears in the media is always – loud, angry, abusive and disruptive.
What’s wrong with these people?
by Centre on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Will they get called on it? Probably not.
by rishane on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:18 pm
ru
That kind of thing gets your union suspended and gets the Government in to try and sack the administration. Exactly as has happened.
Especially when Williamson’s companies get the contracts.
by Diogenes on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:19 pm
MTBW
McCarthy is close to Bob Carr as Fisher was to Howard.
Jack Waterford of the Canberra times has gone apeshit about the appointment:
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/opinion/carr-takes-the-tough-decisions-for-his-mates-20120428-1xrii.html?skin=text-only
by shellbell on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Centre
How else could one expect ” loud, angry, abusive and disruptive.” people to behave ?
by poroti on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Why is it called a Thompson Report,should send it to levenson.
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/nsw/thomson-latest-report-reveals-where-union-millions-went-20120430-1xuq6.html
by Schnappi on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:20 pm
On the upshot, I like this from Elder in response to the Mega twitter earlier:
by rishane on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Diog
The fact that HSU east paid $17 million for goods and services may be entirely legit. Did that thought cross your mind.
by ruawake on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:22 pm
poroti,
yes but, all the PM said to Wanklin was to look at the score board, and she was accused of losing her cool.
So it’s one rule for the Coalition hypocrites and a different rule for everyone else?
by Centre on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:24 pm
What is Mr Morris supposed to have said? Or do we know he said it?
by Boerwar on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Dio @ 1407
Agree with you!
by MTBW on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:26 pm
How do you get a lob like Temby’s. Get given a contract to produce a report but hey sorry guys … here is the interim, I am off on holiday for a month?
Crud.
by ruawake on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Only if the HSU was misundertood to be an union when it was really a Williamson family trust
by shellbell on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:27 pm
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Enough is enough!
It’s time for Julia to REALLY take Grattan out at a press conference in front of her peers.
by BK on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:28 pm
I get my IT equipment back in working order, (my mouse died) drop in to say hello and catch up and what’s the first thing I see? Graeme Morris’ disgusting comments. Imagine what would happen if a Labor supporter said that on TV – not that they would.
Very smart move for the PM to bring the NDIS forawrd, it gives the loto nowhere to go. He was acting as if it was his policy and his idea. Once again Julia Gillard shows hewr amazing skill and once again she gets told to step down. The Coaliton must be abslutely desperate, maybe their private polling tells them something different to the doom and gloom we get from the usual suspects.
by leone on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Tin foil hat jokes getting a run
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Will Graeme Morris be one of the first to benefit from the NDIS?
by This little black duck on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Except the HSU vic report by FWA said there was no case to answer regarding a family member selling goods to her partner.
by ruawake on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Boerwar,
Morris sits there, he leans forward, shrugs his shoulders, looks straight at the camera, is given as much air time as possible, he trys to look serious, commences to move his mouth, and then is not rushed in any way – to spray his shit at all the viewers.
by Centre on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Now talking NDIS
Starting with PM speech.
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:31 pm
shellbell
Thanks for that link I was surprised to learn that Rupert Murdoch received a Papal Knighthood. I wasn’t aware that he was Catholic?
I think I was confusing John McCarthy with John ???? head of the PSA.
Did he receive his Sydney Cricket Ground Trust position courtesy of Rodney?
by MTBW on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Morris is one of John Howard’s closest friends, that says a lot about Howard.
by leone on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:32 pm
There’s the catch: only about 120 viewers.
by Bushfire Bill on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:32 pm
http://thewall.com.au/topics/72469-hey-tonyabbottmhr-do-you-think-its-ok-for-graeme
by poroti on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:33 pm
MTBW
I dont know
by shellbell on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Ltep asked:
Astrobleme replied:
Not the case. Every candidate is vetted and has to be ‘vouched for’ by other Greens Party members who supply written testimonials. If a candidate doesn’t pass scrutiny s/he is not put forward as a candidate for pre-selection.
Recently, in Victoria, a secret postal ballot was sent out, with accompanying bios and testimonials, to every financial Greens member to select the Senate candidate.
Several “Meet the candidates” forums were conducted in Melbourne and regional/rural areas. Three candidates made guest appearances at my local branch. We did not discuss amongst ourselves who we thought would be ‘best’.
It was optional preferential voting. There were 12 candidates as well as a box to select “Seek other candidates”. Janet Rice was selected. She was not my choice but I accept the democratic outcome.
The last time I saw Janet Rice I questioned her in detail about who voted, what proportion of members, what the count was, etc. She provided me with the figures, etc but I will not be sharing this with PBers
More details re endorsement of candidates is available in chapter 5 of Greens Party Constitution available online at: http://greens.org.au/system/files/AG%20Constitution%20%5Bas%20amended%20Nov%202010%5D.pdf
by Pegasus on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Based on the union’s concerns as set out in the brief to Temby and Robertson, the fear was money or accomodation were provided in return for no services.
by shellbell on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Jones wants her drowned,
Abbott wants her shot
Morris wants her kicked to death
Suppose if someone says do all three to abbott,the media howl and lawyers putting up their hands to be the reps who sue.
This country is totally sick if they support the liberals ,let alone filthy sleazebag abbot.
Await abbotts reply t it ,if he is even asked.
by Schnappi on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:38 pm
The filth and bile spewing forth from the right is an absolute disgrace!
by BK on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:39 pm
That’s wrong!
Besides it’s totally irrelevant.
If you are not concerned with being given access to air time because of the quatity of viewers, don’t show up!
Your attitude is conducive to being a loser
by Centre on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Around 30 years ago a medical doctor of my acquaintance*, who was a leftard anarchist by general persuasion, managed to get the Country Party in a regional seat in Victoria to endorse him as candidate. They had to disendorse him during the election campaign as his inflammatory policy announcements, which started somewhere to the left of Trostky, got more and more extreme.
He had a ball.
*He delivered one of my sons.
by Boerwar on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:40 pm
So Clive wants to build Titanic2. Lilley will be his Titanic3 #auspol
by The Finnigans on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:40 pm
I have just complained to Sky about this, guess it will go the same way as my complaints to the ABC
by mari on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:40 pm
mari
Also complain to ACMA.
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:42 pm
We will get there did you see Rebekka has said she will release all emails between her and Cameron
by mari on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Of course your actions and commentary have done nothing Mr Shanahan? Go away you nasty bit of pond life.
by ruawake on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Complain about Morris here -
http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD..PC/pc=CONTACT_COMPLAINTS_OVIEW
by leone on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:44 pm
ru
The government is trying to sack all the HSU East management. There are governance standards which are expected and were not met.
Ask Gillard and Shorten why they are trying to appoint an administrator if you don’t believe me.
by Diogenes on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:44 pm
I see that Mr Jones and Mr Morris have a difference of opinion.
Mr Jones wants to put her in chaff bag and throw her into the sea while Mr Morris wants her kicked to death. These were, I am sure, the sorts of discussions that would have been common amongst the Brown Shirts.
I do wish the reationary thugster right would get its policy coordination processes better-integrated.
Just the other day we had Mr Abbott claiming that the Opposition has a plan for a ‘Cohesive Australia.’
I suppose that anyone who does not want to cohere will get kicked to death or drowned. That should do it.
by Boerwar on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:44 pm
And Grattan wants her to fall on a sword.
A pattern of violence. Grattan should be called out on this. Anyone know her email address?
by Lynchpin on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:44 pm
BK – someone has placed morris’ email address on twitter – imagine he will be getting a few blasts – it is
gmorris@bartondeakin.com.au
by Lyne Lady on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:44 pm
After talking to Meghan I have just complained to Sky about this comment
by mari on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Is Shanahan looking for a pat on the head from Rupert?
by BK on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Question should labor, bring up things in the meda re the liberals, ‘people mention this to me a ll the time.
Any thought
by my say on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:44 pm