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-
So abbott is going to do what newman has done and employ costello to do an audit,same as newman Job For The Boys.
The Opposition Leader also returned to his previously stated assault on government waste, which if elected includes launching an audit into government spending within a month of taking office
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/business/federal-budget/abbott-accuses-government-of-playing-class-war-card-20120510-1yfdc.html#ixzz1uSpR70e9
by Schnappi on May 10, 2012 at 9:09 pm
No need for explicit asking for or giving favours for politicians and media proprietors.
This is one issue that Brian Leveson WILL pursue.
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:10 pm
levenson on 24
by Schnappi on May 10, 2012 at 9:10 pm
I think Penny Wong seems stressed.
Rather than the robust but controlled question time, she seemed to just be shouting and then her speech seemed hard pressed.
by ifonly on May 10, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Did Albo mention this today re Sophie?
http://www.theage.com.au/national/no-record-of-mirabella-declaring-money-from-lover-20110924-1kqw3.html
by victoria on May 10, 2012 at 9:12 pm
ifonly,
The blue tablets, not the green ones.
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:14 pm
victoria,
Not specifically but it was a definite “we have your number” moment.
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:15 pm
ifonly
penny wong can often seem like that
by geoffrey on May 10, 2012 at 9:15 pm
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:16 pm
I get home, get my glass of pinot, I mean bowl of popcorn, and sit down to watch Jay QC’s brilliant and subtle submissions.
Clearly too brilliant and too subtle for those morons at Tony Abbott’s ABC who cut away for boring repeat news headlines.
by WeWantPaul on May 10, 2012 at 9:16 pm
Thanks Ducky
by victoria on May 10, 2012 at 9:16 pm
confessions. I think it was Annabel C and Latika who wrote about Abbott’s charm and political skills that they can’t help but admire. Even Bob Ellis has written of the same. They all seem to be in awe of how he has played politics so winningly.
There hasn’t been 1 day since he became LOTO that he hasn’t told us all that Labor is bad and incompetent. How does that get out without challenge. All Govts. do things we think are stupid (cue Howard Govt. here) but Abbott has had a dream run.
I saw a tweet from Latika Burke tonight which said that she has just worked it out that Abbott talks/campaigns on values and Julia G does it on process.
We all know which one captures the listener.
by BH on May 10, 2012 at 9:17 pm
WeWantPaul,
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/blog/2012/may/10/leveson-inquiry-andy-coulson-viscount-rothermere-live for contentment.
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:17 pm
News Limited, anyone?
Module 3 will be a bottler.
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:18 pm
I didn’t see the telly but was Margie Abbott there tonight in the Gallery?
by BH on May 10, 2012 at 9:18 pm
plenty but Abbott can say and do what he wants because no one is listening to Gillard anymore. on the other hand who laid down the law that a budget reply speech had to be about the budget – you can go in there and say what you want which is what Abbott has done. the sooner Rudd and Shorten are installed the better – both can communicate a message unlike Gillard and Swan who have become figures of mockery.
by the spectator on May 10, 2012 at 9:19 pm
BH
What are the values that Abbott espouses. When I hear him speak all i hear is division and a condescending judgmental manner
by victoria on May 10, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Besides 24,watching Greys Anatomy,live in hope of abbott being cut up,as no aussie media will do it.
by Schnappi on May 10, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Finnegans – have you seen this data from The Economists Global Debt Clock 2012 Figures
Public debt as % of GDP. Public Debt Per Person
AUS. 22.6%. $12,469
NZ 31.8%. $10,677
UK. 84.6%. $32,207
US. 76.3%. $37,952
CAN. 81.6%. $39,883
FRA. 92.5%. $35,648
GER. 77.8%. $28,728
JAP. 204.9%. $87,600
Source http://www.economist.com/content/global_debt_clock
by Rossmore on May 10, 2012 at 9:19 pm
p r o p i n q u i t y, Mr Jay. A very useful word.
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Why thank you.
by WeWantPaul on May 10, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Schnappi
Did you notice the similarities of that part of the speech to Newmans campaign?
Not only the audit but also the program of actions. On the first day I will…, In the first week I will …, In the first three months… etc etc. This is straight out of Newmans populist campaign manual.
by Geoff D on May 10, 2012 at 9:21 pm
geoffrey
I just added that to my comment above in case people thought it was you replying to Janice who was replying to you. Anyway I will use another screen name in future
by Geoff on May 10, 2012 at 9:22 pm
the spectator,
The Ruddstoration corner is over there
Now, get lost.
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Did Abbott really say he would cut unemployment benefits for those under 30? What is he going to do with them?
Will he force people to work for low wages in unskilled employment? Isn’t that communism/fascism/ denial of personal freedom/ Creation of an underclass/ Class warfare?
He is such a scary puppet of vested interests…
by liyana on May 10, 2012 at 9:22 pm
spectator
true true true – but a) hope the government will survive long enough to install a new leader and b) hope there is a new leader still after sitting through three months of zero polls unless c) thompson and slipper pull through in which case there is a new ball game … interesting times but not
by geoffrey on May 10, 2012 at 9:22 pm
confessions & BH
It also has a lot to do with the fact that Blood Oaf was (allegedly) a journalist. Thus, as far as most of the rat pack is concerned, he’s one of them.
by fiona on May 10, 2012 at 9:23 pm
Perhaps drinking mint tea on the North Shore watching the one who has to be obeyed on a 100 ” screen.
by Schnappi on May 10, 2012 at 9:23 pm
A concerned Tanya Costello helps hubby Peter to his usual place after his spectacular comeback FAIL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-19DOcMl3Q
by kezza2 on May 10, 2012 at 9:23 pm
WWP,
We please to aim.
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:24 pm
liyana,
The mines of C19.
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:24 pm
It could only be better if Fridays were part of the weekend. Now there is something useful for unions to do between getting roots in brothels.
by WeWantPaul on May 10, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Funny how everyone has forgotten too about John Howard using Kiribili for Liberal party fundraisers. A gift from the Australian people to the liberal party. I remember at the time, the news of that barley lasted 24 hours. That was the prime minister of Australia. Not some do nothing backbencher.
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/kirribilli-fundraiser-slammed/story-e6frea6u-1111113715252
by Scotty J on May 10, 2012 at 9:25 pm
liyana @ 6374,
Raw recruits for his Green Army?
by Jaeger on May 10, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Mr Jay is indeed inverting a bucket on Mr Rupert Murdoch.
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Rossmore, thanks. will keep that for future BISONs updates
by The Finnigans on May 10, 2012 at 9:26 pm
ifonly – Penny always shouts during QT because the other side is making so much noise she probably can’t hear herself. I think the Chair in the Senate lets the Oppn noise continue for too long.
I’m really enjoying Anna Burke as Speaker in the House. She is able to laugh at herself as well as keep pretty good control.
by BH on May 10, 2012 at 9:26 pm
geoff
but it was me reply to replying to – no keep your name. there aren’t enough actual names here. PB is only 24/7 place i know – the political convenience shop where i sometimes buys some essentials usually late at night
by geoffrey on May 10, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Rebekkah Brooks is on Leveson tomorrow. Will that do?
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Something to look forward too. Clearly you think Jay QC will do her well. *smile innocently*
by WeWantPaul on May 10, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Vic, Gussie promised:
on Sophie
by The Finnigans on May 10, 2012 at 9:28 pm
A useful word indeed:
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:28 pm
thats right I forgot this is the alternate universe where Gillard and Swan are doing a fantastic job and everything is going amazingly well. the thought police would of course not tolerate any other opinion on the poll bludger.
by the spectator on May 10, 2012 at 9:29 pm
WWP,
Goldilocks.
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Send Gussie our love.
by WeWantPaul on May 10, 2012 at 9:30 pm
“I conclude the short opening remarks”
Was that 40 minutes?!
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:30 pm
spectator
o dear we have been banned
sidelined cautioned
by a duck (shouldn’t it be the other way).
ruddistas to the cellars.
but every complex day
is one more
day harder to retrace
or get beyond,
so not sure even of that option
that there is an option
except the implosion
of the opposition star
in a big black hole of disgrace
by geoffrey on May 10, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Right what we are going to do is to go back and consider … roll on 2 pm … more pinot, I mean popcorn
by WeWantPaul on May 10, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Now, the leak.
by This little black duck on May 10, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Schnappi
Rabbott has found an out to providing detailed costings for the next election, following Newman’s lead by stating he’ll install an auditor’s office to cost programs.
Liyana
Yes, Rabbott said no dole for those under 30, fit & long term unemployed.
Problem is we don’t know what the criteria for long term unemployed will be under a Rabbott led government.
by Dee on May 10, 2012 at 9:32 pm