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Soft ALP Voters Hold The Key To The Federal Election

Finding No. 4178 - June 16, 2007

In-depth analysis of the special telephone Morgan Poll released earlier this week finds the biggest difference between soft ALP voters and strong ALP voters is on the issue of “managing the economy”.

Thirty-four per cent of soft ALP voters think Prime Minister John Howard would be better at managing Australia’s economy, while 52% said Kevin Rudd would be better (2% said “Equal/Neither” and 12% were undecided).

Fourteen per cent of strong ALP voters think Prime Minister John Howard would be better at managing Australia’s economy, while 69% said Kevin Rudd would be better (10% said “Equal/Neither” and 7% were undecided).

Of all ALP supporters, 23% said Mr Howard, 61% said Mr Rudd (6% “Equal/Neither” and 10% undecided).

When taking into account all electors, 50% said Mr Howard, 35% said Mr Rudd (6% “Equal/Neither” and 9% undecided).

On all other issues (honesty and trust; safety and security; looking after the needs of families; minimising tax; managing a productive workplace; and managing a fair workplace) there was relatively little difference between soft ALP voters and strong ALP voters.

Soft ALP voters are defined as those who said Australia is “heading in the right direction” as well as saying they would vote Labor if an election were held today.

Strong ALP voters are defined as those who said Australia is “heading in the wrong direction” as well as saying they would vote Labor if an election were held today.

Gary Morgan says:

“This special analysis of Roy Morgan data shows that the issue of ‘managing the economy’ will decide whether those people who are currently giving the ALP its lead in public opinion polls will continue to do so, or whether they switch to the Coalition, who have a successful track record in economic management.”

These are the main findings of a Roy Morgan telephone survey conducted on the nights of June 5-7, 2007, with 556 Australian electors.

Electors were asked: “Who is more honest and trustworthy: Mr Howard or Mr Rudd?

 

All Electors

Analysis by “Party Voting Strength”

 

June 5-7, 2007

Strong L-NP

Soft L-NP^

Soft ALP

Strong ALP

Greens^

Ind/Other^

 

%

%

%

%

%

%

%

Howard

29

61

47

11

4

16

14

Rudd

44

10

12

66

77

68

42

Equal/Neither

21

24

33

19

17

14

29

Can't say

6

5

8

4

2

2

15

Total

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

^ Sample sizes less than 50 should be treated with caution

Electors were asked: “Who, if elected Prime Minster, do you trust more to keep Australia safe and secure: Mr Howard or Mr Rudd?

 

All Electors

Analysis by “Party Voting Strength”

 

June 5-7, 2007

Strong L-NP

Soft L-NP^

Soft ALP

Strong ALP

Greens^

Ind/Other^

 

%

%

%

%

%

%

%

Howard

41

83

58

18

9

22

38

Rudd

41

8

18

59

77

60

38

Equal/Neither

11

6

16

17

10

13

12

Can't say

7

3

8

6

4

5

12

Total

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

^ Sample sizes less than 50 should be treated with caution

Electors were asked: “Who, if elected Prime Minster, would be better at managing Australia’s economy: Mr Howard or Mr Rudd?

 

All Electors

Analysis by “Party Voting Strength”

 

June 5-7, 2007

Strong L-NP

Soft L-NP^

Soft ALP

Strong ALP

Greens^

Ind/Other^

 

%

%

%

%

%

%

%

Howard

50

91

68

34

14

32

48

Rudd

35

4

16

52

69

45

34

Equal/Neither

6

1

12

2

10

11

9

Can't say

9

4

4

12

7

12

9

Total

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

^ Sample sizes less than 50 should be treated with caution

Electors were asked: “Who, if elected Prime Minster, would be better at looking after your family's needs: Mr Howard or Mr Rudd?

 

All Electors

Analysis by “Party Voting Strength”

 

June 5-7, 2007

Strong L-NP

Soft L-NP^

Soft ALP

Strong ALP

Greens^

Ind/Other^

 

%

%

%

%

%

%

%

Howard

36

78

46

11

5

23

29

Rudd

50

11

16

80

87

62

45

Equal/Neither

6

5

21

5

3

8

13

Can't say

8

6

17

4

5

7

13

Total

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

^ Sample sizes less than 50 should be treated with caution

Electors were asked: “Who, if elected Prime Minster, would be best for minimising the tax you pay: Mr Howard or Mr Rudd?

 

All Electors

Analysis by “Party Voting Strength”

 

June 5-7, 2007

Strong L-NP

Soft L-NP^

Soft ALP

Strong ALP

Greens^

Ind/Other^

 

%

%

%

%

%

%

%

Howard

42

78

55

19

16

42

27

Rudd

34

7

8

63

58

37

38

Equal/Neither

10

6

16

8

13

8

12

Can't say

14

9

21

10

13

13

23

Total

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

^ Sample sizes less than 50 should be treated with caution

Electors were asked: “Who, if elected Prime Minster, would be better for managing a productive workplace: Mr Howard or Mr Rudd?

 

All Electors

Analysis by “Party Voting Strength”

 

June 5-7, 2007

Strong L-NP

Soft L-NP^

Soft ALP

Strong ALP

Greens^

Ind/Other^

 

%

%

%

%

%

%

%

Howard

39

81

47

17

9

24

36

Rudd

49

11

28

73

83

66

46

Equal/Neither

5

3

8

6

5

3

9

Can't say

7

5

17

4

3

7

9

Total

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

^ Sample sizes less than 50 should be treated with caution

Electors were asked: “Who, if elected Prime Minster, would be better for managing a fair workplace: Mr Howard or Mr Rudd?

 

All Electors

Analysis by “Party Voting Strength”

 

June 5-7, 2007

Strong L-NP

Soft L-NP^

Soft ALP

Strong ALP

Greens^

Ind/Other^

 

%

%

%

%

%

%

%

Howard

29

68

39

6

3

11

20

Rudd

59

21

40

89

93

75

58

Equal/Neither

4

4

8

3

1

7

16

Can't say

8

7

13

2

3

7

6

Total

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

^ Sample sizes less than 50 should be treated with caution

For further information:

Gary Morgan:            Office +61 3 9224 5213   Mobile +61 411 129 094  Home +61 3 9419 3242

Margin of Error

The margin of error to be allowed for in any estimate depends mainly on the number of interviews on which it is based. The following table gives indications of the likely range within which estimates would be 95% likely to fall, expressed as the number of percentage points above or below the actual estimate. The figures are approximate and for general guidance only, and assume a simple random sample. Allowance for design effects (such as stratification and weighting) should be made as appropriate.

Sample Size

Percentage Estimate

 

40%-60%

25% or 75%

10% or 90%

5% or 95%

500

±4.5

±3.9

±2.7

±1.9

1,000

±3.2

±2.7

±1.9

±1.4

The Morgan Poll accurately predicted that the ALP would win the 2006 Queensland election with a reduced majority (sample 604 electors).

 

The Morgan Poll accurately predicted that the ALP would win the 2006 Victorian election with a reduced majority (sample 956 electors).  The Morgan Poll was also the most accurate on the primary vote of the major parties for the Victorian election.

The Morgan Poll is conducted by the ONLY Australian and New Zealand member of the Gallup International Association.

No other public opinion poll taken in Australia has this qualification.


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