Opinion

Polls

Current Polls

Q: Do you have confidence in the Rudd Government's ability to guide Australia through the current turbulent economic conditions?

Yes
No
Undecided

Past Polls

Q: Do you believe there is a discernable difference in food quality between organic and non-organic farm produce?

Organic is superior

(55.7%)

There is no difference

(32.4%)

Conventional produce is superior

(11.8%)

Total Votes: 861
Poll Date: 29/09/2008

Q: Should farm management deposits be considered as part of an asset test to determine if farmers are eligible for Government-funded drought assistance?

Yes

(49.6%)

(45.3%)

Undecided

(5.1%)

Total Votes: 603
Poll Date: 21/09/2008

Q: Do you believe the Rudd Government has a plan for the future development of inland Australia?

Yes

(7.1%)

(89.4%)

Undecided

(3.4%)

Total Votes: 757
Poll Date: 14/09/2008

Q: If a Federal election was held next weekend, for which party would you vote?

Labor

(12.2%)

Liberal

(38.2%)

Nationals

(27.5%)

Greens

(8.6%)

Family First

(1.7%)

Independent

(7.3%)

Undecided/Other

(4.5%)

Total Votes: 1040
Poll Date: 7/09/2008

Q: Is there a future for young people in agriculture?

Yes

(63.4%)

(30.9%)

Undecided

(5.7%)

Total Votes: 722
Poll Date: 31/08/2008

Q: Do you support AWB's decision to extend the voting period for its push to restructure the shareholding system?

Yes

(48%)

(41%)

Undecided

(11%)

Total Votes: 273
Poll Date: 24/08/2008

Q: Do you believe the public has a right to know on which farms GM crops are being grown?

Yes

(65.9%)

(31.6%)

Undecided

(2.4%)

Total Votes: 613
Poll Date: 17/08/2008

Q: Do you support the creation of a 'guest worker' scheme bringing in Pacific Islanders to counter Australian agriculture's labour shortages?

Yes

(69.1%)

(25%)

Undecided

(5.9%)

Total Votes: 508
Poll Date: 10/08/2008

Q: Who is your preferred Leader of the Federal Opposition?

Brendan Nelson

(8%)

Malcolm Turnbull

(22.4%)

Peter Costello

(49.3%)

Julie Bishop

(9.8%)

Other

(10.5%)

Total Votes: 813
Poll Date: 3/08/2008

Q: Did you support the striking truck drivers?

Yes - they need fairer conditions

(80.7%)

No - they have disrupted business

(12%)

Undecided - more information needed

(7.3%)

Total Votes: 777
Poll Date: 28/07/2008

Q: Will the abolition of AWB's dual share system result in growers' interests being put second to those of the shareholders?

Yes

(70.4%)

(25.1%)

Undecided

(4.6%)

Total Votes: 351
Poll Date: 20/07/2008

Q: Do you believe the creation of an emissions trading system poses a threat or opportunity for your farm business?

Threat

(59.6%)

Opportunity

(17.7%)

Unsure - more information needed

(22.7%)

Total Votes: 480
Poll Date: 13/07/2008

Q: How do you rate the effectiveness of the current exceptional circumstances drought assistance program?

Excellent

(8.1%)

Good

(17.2%)

Average

(17.7%)

Poor

(24.7%)

Terrible

(32.3%)

Total Votes: 344
Poll Date: 6/07/2008

Q: Do you trust the Greens to handle the Senate balance of power responsibly?

Yes

(22.1%)

(74%)

Undecided

(3.8%)

Total Votes: 728
Poll Date: 29/06/2008

Q: What should the Federal Government do to relieve the cost of petrol?

Continue with its current approach

(4.2%)

Cut petrol excise by 5c/l

(1.6%)

Cut petrol excise by 10c/l

(29.9%)

Invest petrol revenue in alternative fuel research

(39%)

Mandate 10pc biofuel content in petrol

(13.3%)

Other

(11.9%)

Total Votes: 428
Poll Date: 23/06/2008

Q: Are you satisfied with the Federal Government's response to the EI Inquiry?

Yes

(35.2%)

(64.8%)

Total Votes: 236
Poll Date: 13/06/2008

Q: What impact will the abolition of the single desk wheat export marketing system have on your farm business?

Better off

(32.5%)

Worse off

(53.8%)

No change

(13.8%)

Total Votes: 385
Poll Date: 8/06/2008

Q: How do rate the performance of the Rudd Government after its first six months in office?

Excellent

(8.4%)

Good

(10.5%)

Average

(16.2%)

Poor

(30.9%)

Terrible

(33.9%)

Total Votes: 722
Poll Date: 1/06/2008

Q: Will the rising cost of fuel and fertiliser prevent your farm business from returning a profit this year?

Yes

(83.6%)

(16.4%)

Total Votes: 318
Poll Date: 25/05/2008

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