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-
not a great start for me. Just made fresh mug of coffee and put it on table. I started looking at front page of Herald Sun which says PMs LAST GASP and the whole cup spilt on me table, floor and other chairs. How far does a cup of hot liquid go!! Hope it is not a bad omen!!!
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 7:54 am
Mequire bob,
.
It was suggested here some time ago we should take no solice re polls.
But i do, i they they where to ask
Do you think abbott wil cut your pension, ect
Do you think work choices will come back.
Are u scsred fo democracy.
Wil abbott be a good ambador overseas
In case of war, do u think the libs woukd bring back national service
Now these are the quesions i want
……..
by my say on Apr 30, 2012 at 7:57 am
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/nation-now-indifferent-to-environment-20120429-1xt25.html#ixzz1tT8ZFuQo
I wonder how much the country now being drought-free is factoring into peoples’ attitudes? Five years ago most cities were on severe water restrictions, and there were some national campaigns to take action on climate change.
by confessions on Apr 30, 2012 at 7:57 am
herald Sun is wall fo wall coverage on the govt. talk about a manufactured crisis. Seriously we are talking about alleged use of credit cards in 2006 totalling a few thousand dollars and a dubious civil claim. Really????
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 7:57 am
ABC News. Anglicare is attacking Negative Gearing. No low income earner can afford to rent in any capital city.
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 7:57 am
I doubt whether there is anything in our Parliament’s procedures that allows a vote to be ignored; that is, to disenfranchise part of the electorate.
I would go so far as to say that any call for such is seditious.
by This little black duck on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:00 am
victoria
Did you spill the coffee on yourself or damage your table? You could take the US approach and sue Murdoch for damages.
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:00 am
victoria:
I hope you didn’t burn yourself!
by confessions on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:00 am
Ducky
The msm, commentators and the coalition are pushing the meme that the govt is about to fall. It is getting rather ridiculous, and yet this is what is occurring.
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:01 am
Yep. The government’ handling the financial disasters (1st Oil Shock/ GFC) better than most nations, esp Tory UK & Republican USA in the early years); there’s a budget deficit, but in GDP & international terms, a small one; the Liberals are creating a groundless, constant climate of crisis and fear, lying through their teeth about the economy & deficit; Murdoch, sensing a regime-change opportunity and a willing tool in the LOTO, puts the boot into the government, through his papers, esp The Australian …
Hang in there. This time, the Brits, Westminster, Leveson – and Lewis & others in the USA – are doing it for us. With a lot of luck, Rupert and his son James will be declared unfit persons to control media empires, esp TV broadcast & IT streamed media, before Conroy’s legislation re regulatory measures and committees to enforce them is introduced to Australia’s Parliament.
This time the Federal Government is wise to what’s going on. As long as it can hang on (it still has the numbers) Murdoch will be reined in, and there will be no regime-change.
by OzPol Tragic on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:02 am
AM is of course doing Slipper and Thomson.
Guest will be on in a minute
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:02 am
No do itoften no bad omen, ‘make sure you only use cold water on carpet.
To clean,
Any more problems i will get out my shannon lush book for you,
by my say on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:02 am
Leveson hearings restart next Monday, May 7.
by This little black duck on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:03 am
Appreciate the concern bludgers. I had demin jeans on, so that buffered me from any burning, but took me ages to mop up the mess!
The message is clear for me today. Keep away from the msm at all costs
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:03 am
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:03 am
OPT
Of course, the govt needs to hang on. But seeing the hysteria being whipped up by the msm and coalition, I am not sure how much longer they can counter it
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:04 am
guytaur
Keep us posted on Nicola. Thanks
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:05 am
Michael Rowland trying hard with the despicable hypocrite Abbott.
by BK on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:06 am
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:06 am
If the table is polishedtimber and goes white, mix a little merho and water 3/4 with
Lintless cloth start in the edges working in to restore colour, circle in the diretion of timber grain
That information was from a furniture restorer it worked for me
by my say on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:07 am
Roxon just did a your premise of question is wrong. In a very polite way.
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:07 am
my say
My quick actions saved the table! I am more upset about the sharks circling around this govt and going for the kill. This govt really needs to hang on.
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:08 am
victoria
Roxon was solid. Did not say anything new. Did not repeat the Lynch Mob comment.
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:08 am
Thanks guytaur
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:08 am
OPT:
Well said. There are bigger issues at play which of course our insular msm can’t see for looking.
by confessions on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:09 am
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:11 am
Confessions
You’ll love this one, newly up on UK papers: David Cameron called to Commons to answer questions over Jeremy Hunt Labour seeks explanation for why PM is referring culture secretary to Leveson inquiry rather than ministerial code adviser
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by OzPol Tragic on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:11 am
The Oppn and the MSM are doing a campaign to bring panic.
It must be said not only are Labor not panicking neither are any of the Cross Benches or Greens in the Senate.
Voters chose their Representatives well at the last election it seems.
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:11 am
guytaur
I am forever grateful that we have Bandt, Windsor and Oakeshott in the parly. They have been a constant in this term of parliament. I am convinced without them, this parly would have fallen over months ago.
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:13 am
Confession i doubt there insular, just not interested,
Of course they will hang on, nbn ect, the ind, mr , windsor, mr oakshot, want multiple thi gs for their areas, they seem to ha e no special thing in mind just good every day things for the people
Now that is representing , your constituency.’
by my say on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:14 am
Victoria 329. You read my mind
by my say on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:15 am
by confessions on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:16 am
This is a funny tweet
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:16 am
Re Gillard’s line crossing comment: was she referring to Slipper and Thomson or the MSM and IPA/Liberal Party?
by Son of foro on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:16 am
victoria
I did enjoy hearing Windsor say that Abbott should take some laxettes.
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:17 am
SoF
The latter. Of course the msm Et al does not for one second consider that in their thinking.
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:18 am
As expected, every newspaper in Australia is in lock step with the above Rupert push from twitter. What are these “slimy” events he talks of, in comparison to his own attempt to bring down, yet another, elected government.
by joe2 on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:18 am
sof
The latter. Clear by the keeping the integrity of Parliament comments.
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:18 am
OPT:
Cameron can say what he likes, but we all know the Tories here enjoy a very cozy relationship with the Murdoch press, with Abbott visiting News HQ and having meals and meetings with editorial staff. Why should we think it’s any different in the UK where the company has been found to have acted corruptly and illegally?
by confessions on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:20 am
joe2
it would be hilarious if it was not so frickin serious. Thomson is accused of using HSU credit card for escort services in 2006 which is not even a criminal offence, and Slipper has a civil action lodged against him last week, that is based on one person’s words. Where is this person btw? It is so damn ridiculous. Are the public really buying into it?
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:20 am
watched the commercial news breakfast progs this morning to see what the punters are being told.
It’s all bad. Everyone talking about who replaces Gillard now.
So as I said yesterday.
All those who thought yesterday was a good look for Julia Gillard were delusional.
by rosemour on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:22 am
More bad news. Andrew “twiggy” Forrest to do National Press Club this week.
Trying to derail the budget no doubt.
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:23 am
rosemour
The punters are frickin stupid
by victoria on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:24 am
rosemour
They will look real foolish when no leadership change happens due to those after regime change calling for it.
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:24 am
She’s always impressive, particularly when thinking on her feet. The PM should take some lessons from her.
by Mick77 on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:25 am
guytaur:
Or trying to distract from his latest woes.
http://www.smh.com.au/business/fortescue-boss-hits-back-over-negative-rumours-20120429-1xt09.html
by confessions on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:25 am
Forrest using florid language about going to High Court to challenge the MRRT.
Has not filed papers. I surmise he agrees with Barnett. No challenge will succeed.
by guytaur on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:26 am
Victoria / Guytaur
Thanks. Yes, that’s the impression I got as well.
by Son of foro on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:27 am
None of the herd have apologised to their audiences for getting the Ruddstoration predictions so badly wrong. Nor did they apologise when they got the Bob Carr stuff wrong as well. I can’t see why they’d feel the need to be embarrassed about more failed predictions.
by confessions on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:27 am
There is a difference between being embarrassed (which they are not) and being an embarrassment (which they are).
by This little black duck on Apr 30, 2012 at 8:29 am