The majority of voters do not believe the government has done enough in the budget to offset the likely price increases that will occur after the carbon tax has been introduced. As a result many feel that they will be worse off.
|
Better off/ Worse off |
Total % |
Labor Supporters % |
Coalition Supporters % |
|
Much better off |
3% |
7% |
1% |
|
A little better off |
20% |
30% |
12% |
|
Total better off |
23% |
37% |
13% |
|
A little worse off |
27% |
20% |
32% |
|
Much worse off |
19% |
7% |
34% |
|
Total worse off |
46% |
27% |
66% |
|
Uncommitted |
31% |
36% |
21% |
Thinking now about the federal budget handed down by the Treasurer Wayne Swan on Tuesday night. Overall, do you believe that as a result of the changes in the budget you personally will be better off or worse off?
|
Government done enough to offset price increases |
Total % |
Labor Supporters % |
Coalition Supporters % |
|
Yes |
17% |
35% |
4% |
|
No |
62% |
40% |
85% |
|
Uncommitted |
21% |
25% |
11% |
Overall, do you think that the government has done enough in the budget to offset the likely increase in costs that will occur after the carbon tax is introduced?
This survey was conducted by Galaxy Research on 10-11 May 2012. The results are based on the opinions of 602 voters. The data has been weighted and projected to reflect the Australian population.
Our Omnibus is conducted fortnightly amongst a representative sample of 1,100 Australians.


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