Essential Research: 58-42 to Coalition
This week’s Essential Research poll gives Labor its worst result since the company opened for business in 2008: a primary vote of 29%, down two points on last week, and a two-party preferred deficit of 58-42. The former is particularly alarming for Labor, as Essential typically has Labor’s primary vote a few points higher than the phone pollsters. The Coalition and the Greens are steady on 50% and 11%.
With respect to the economy, 66% allowed that it had performed better than other countries’ over the past few years (although this was down from 70% in August last year), with 15% believing it to be worse (up from 10%). In the event of another global financial crisis, 42% would better trust the Liberal Party to deal with it than Labor, on 25%. Forty-six per cent anticipate the economy will get worse over the next 12 months against 23% who think it will get better (the figures when the question was asked a year ago were 37% worse and 27% better).
Sixty-two per cent believe a politician accused of an offence should stand down from their positions, against 27% who believe they should be allowed to continue. Questions on banking suggest the public to be well to the left of the elites on these matters: 55% would support the establishment of a government-owned bank, 74% forcing banks to charge rates in line with the Reserve Bank, 81% capping chief executive’s salaries, 92% limiting bank fees to the costs of the service and 59% a super profits tax on banks (the numbers opposed were respectively 23%, 16%, 12%, 5% and 21%). Fifty-nine per cent would support a levy on large transactions of currencies, bonds and shares, with 16% opposed.
Categories: Federal Politics 2010-
poroti
Posted Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 8:31 pm | Permalink
mari
Don’t you like my’ Ode to Joy’ said with a pout
In sheepen shagger land it is called a “Hapuka lip” . Now first up I did enjoy, BUT remember I am more a Led Zeppelin, Bowie fan than a Beethoven fan . So to wipe the “pout” from your dial here is Leonard Bernstein with the Vienna Philharmonic “doing” Ode to Joy. Soloists Gwyneth Jones, Shirley Verrett, Placido Domingo, and Martti Talvela.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZJ1Tgf4JL8
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Hapuka = http://www.australianseafoodexports.com/images/fish/hapuka1.jpg
I think of it as Emerald City but still love it, I saw the one with Bernstien and tossed up which one to use that one or one I selected both great,
Just saw your Australian seafoods link, missed it so will go back and click on it.
BTW going to Scotland the Brave in July/August to see the no 2 grandson go to school
by mari on May 9, 2012 at 8:46 pm
This little black duck
So the rumours about the submarine were true AND you are a Peking duck
by poroti on May 9, 2012 at 8:47 pm
Everytime the Coalition are in the poo, a diversion is created.
Today, the Coalition were the laughing stock in the public domain & what do we get?
A diversion!
Kroger was/is a strategist for the Liberal party & moi just cannot help thinking this is another stunt to suck oxygen from positive budget coverage.
by Dee on May 9, 2012 at 8:47 pm
OH Poroti is that really the Hapuka, what a mean looking fish!
by mari on May 9, 2012 at 8:47 pm
Costello is getting paid a small fee by Campbell Newman to write a report on the Qld finances. No rush either, he’s got til April to get it done.
Oh, and the small fee is $3000…
…a day.
by waznaki on May 9, 2012 at 8:47 pm
Leveson
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/may/09/leveson-inquiry-martin-clarke-live
by guytaur on May 9, 2012 at 8:48 pm
The value of our moderator in feeding extraneous tid-bits is greatly appreciated.
William,
Are you on perpetual non-sleep meds?
by This little black duck on May 9, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Why is it that Costello is wanting back? as a backup incase Abbott fails ?
by zoidlord on May 9, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Who can see the far right faction that now controls the Liberal party having Costello back?
by confessions on May 9, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Where has Boerwar gone, I want to know
by mari on May 9, 2012 at 8:50 pm
mari
My only advice is “Rug Up”
by poroti on May 9, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Puff 4546 we have been in a better financial position than at present but we will recover. We have learned this week that the health payroll system will cost double than previously disclosed to fix at around $400 million. Perhaps they should just buy MYOB.
by davidwh on May 9, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Mari -
Have you ever checked out the *Oxford Bar* in Young Street in the New Town Edinburgh?
by dave on May 9, 2012 at 8:51 pm
guytaur,
Thanks for that
These (constabules, so to speak) are unlikely to commit much to Sauron’s demise.
However, if you have news to the contrary, please let us know.
by This little black duck on May 9, 2012 at 8:51 pm
There’s a very simple reason that Costello would not be allowed back in the Lib Party Room.
1. he would have policy ideas
2. he would want to express them
3. he would call bs on the abbotts ppl scheme
by bluegreen on May 9, 2012 at 8:51 pm
TLBD
In response to your query upstring, I have no idea whether making a statement that is factually correct may still be defammatory under the letter of the law.
by Boerwar on May 9, 2012 at 8:51 pm
To all the birds in here :What are you Worm Eaters
or Seed Eaters,or Insect eaters ,Yuk 
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/interactive/2012/may/09/birds-sing-first-dawn-chorus
by Schnappi on May 9, 2012 at 8:52 pm
fredn,
Some years ago Howard was travelling in the US and somehow somebody referred to him as John Hunt. Thereafter followed spoonerisms around the theme of John Hunt being a Coward.
Obviously, the memory lives on.
by Greensborough Growler on May 9, 2012 at 8:53 pm
TLBD
Leveson is doing questions on searches and making sure he is not impacting police investigation.
by guytaur on May 9, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Err.
Thats Queenslander Taxpayers wasting… err paying for that.
Certainly not cut n run campbell.
by dave on May 9, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Boerwar,
I have the feeling that truth may not, of itself, be a defence. Might be something about the public interest.
by This little black duck on May 9, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Waznaki I think the Costello group has to report by September.
by davidwh on May 9, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Sorry its MR Jay the enquiry website only has audio
by guytaur on May 9, 2012 at 8:54 pm
mari
They are like a grouper and their lips are really “pouty”. So when as kids we “packed a sad” we were accused of having “Hapuka lips” ………. They are also delicious
by poroti on May 9, 2012 at 8:54 pm
guytaur,
He said so, specifically.
by This little black duck on May 9, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Police National Computer comes up
by guytaur on May 9, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Truth is a defence in libel claims
by bluegreen on May 9, 2012 at 8:55 pm
“Denton has sold himself to Myrmidon. He is not funny.”
Is that right? It was only a few short years ago when Andrew Denton, in his role as board member of South Sydney RLFC, was manning the barricades defending Souths from exclusion from the NRL – at the hands of Murdoch – and then fighting to get them back in when the vicious bastard had them cut.
Very sad if true and even worse if pieces of silver are involved. So much so that if we were to go back in time together, there would be no way he would be getting a lift in my six cylinder 262 Leyland Marina. A car that was waaaay to fast for it’s own good.
by Roy Orbison on May 9, 2012 at 8:55 pm
mari
Where was I?
I was Skyping my daughter-in-law with grandson, and was wondering how old a child has to be before he can successfully interpret a two-dimensional digital screen as a three-dimensional entity called a granddad.
by Boerwar on May 9, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Contrast Denton with QI. Andrew is struggling. His wife is good value, anytime.
by This little black duck on May 9, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Roy,
Just check ABC1 now.
by This little black duck on May 9, 2012 at 8:58 pm
I will, take the same clothes as I take to NZ!!!! Yes I will as will be going up to The Whisky Trail in the highlands for a visit my daughter and SIL have a cottage up there, always pack a couple of thermal tops when I go over there to put under a blouse , that way the Scottish rellies can’t see what a Woz I am
by mari on May 9, 2012 at 8:58 pm
Denton’s latest attempt is rubbish.
He has done much much better stuff.
Trashing his past.
by dave on May 9, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Actually he has to get it done by the end of February, not April. Pressure is on!
by waznaki on May 9, 2012 at 8:59 pm
bluegren
Would have thought truth is defence in many things ,except in an abbott government.
by Schnappi on May 9, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Mari
Watch Taggart. It will help you decide which jacket to take
by guytaur on May 9, 2012 at 9:00 pm
With libel consult a lawyer. Truth may not be a defence. Public interest is if you are a journalist.
by guytaur on May 9, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Then the libs are farqed.
Left right n centre.
by dave on May 9, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Not sure, will have a wander around while over there and see. Have in company of my OH checked out so many pubs bars etc in Edinburgh, as it was his aim to taste every beer etc they make over there, not sure he did succeed
by mari on May 9, 2012 at 9:01 pm
If you want value from a Denton check Tuesday Night Book Club with his wife and Marieke, Hardy’s granddaughter.
by This little black duck on May 9, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Hearing has risen to reconnect bits of electronic equipment.
by guytaur on May 9, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Here’s a tale of how Howard and Costello parted with one thousand times the number of $$ than was intended..
http://www.smh.com.au/national/400000-sweetener-became-400m-20111028-1moa4.html
by Cuppa on May 9, 2012 at 9:03 pm
Isn’t it a wonderful thing Skype for O/S grandchildren and friends, I love it But Boerwar who is John Hunt?
by mari on May 9, 2012 at 9:03 pm
TLBD
Truth is now a complete defence – has been ever since ~2006, when defamation laws became uniform across Australia.
There are also other defences e.g. privilege.
by fiona on May 9, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Cuppa,
Gold was Peter Costello’s nadir.
by This little black duck on May 9, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Good idea, not sure if his jacket will fit me!!!!
by mari on May 9, 2012 at 9:04 pm
mari,
See 4567
by Greensborough Growler on May 9, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Truth is now an absolute defense against defamation proceedings in all Australian states.
by Diogenes on May 9, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Mari -
I’m referring to author, Ian Rankin’s (famous ?) character of John Rebus’ favourite watering hole.
by dave on May 9, 2012 at 9:05 pm
DavidWH
Why don’t they just hire masseuses to deliver the paypackets and give foot massages.
by Puff, the Magic Dragon. on May 9, 2012 at 9:05 pm