TRUE ISSUES
True Issues is a unique regular trends monitor that provides the latest information on issue priorities impacting Australians.
True Issues, reported in the Australian Financial Review, has become an important and widely reported tool, tracking what Australians truly care about and where those priorities sit within the broader issues landscape. With data dating back to 2013 you can easily see what priorities drive choices in the marketplace and public discussion.
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Recent True Issues Editions
THE YES CASE HAS WORK TO DO TO BRING A DOUBLE MAJORITY BACK WITHIN REACH
Voters more evenly split on an Indigenous Voice after further increase in the NO vote since February. NO votes have continued to increase and are now at a similar level to the total YES vote on establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. However, lack of information remains an
IMPROVED BUT STILL LIMITED KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PROPOSED INDIGENOUS VOICE TO PARLIAMENT YET SUPPORT CONTINUES TO OUTWEIGH OPPOSITION
Most Australians have heard of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament but understanding of the idea remains limited. When presented with the Government’s proposed three-point draft amendment to the Australian Constitution and referendum question, 42% of Australian voters say they would vote YES to change the Constitution to establish an Aboriginal
MORE WANT HOUSING AND INTEREST RATES ADDRESSED, ENERGY NOW A LOWER PRIORITY
Facing rising household expenses, monthly RBA rate increases and a fixed-rate ‘mortgage cliff’, cost of living remains the most important issue Australians want the Federal Government to focus on (47% unprompted mentions, 76% prompted). This is followed by hospitals, healthcare and ageing (31% unprompted, 59% prompted) – the leading issue
