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  • May, 2012

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    Class Warfare

    Q. The Federal Opposition has accused the Government of “class warfare” for criticising and increasing taxes for Australia’s richest people and companies. The Government says they are just trying to ensure that all Australians benefit from the mining boom and other wealth derived from Australia’s resources and economic development.  Which position do you most agree with?

     

    Total

    Vote Labor

    Vote Lib/Nat

    Vote Greens

    The Government

    46%

    77%

    20%

    77%

    The Opposition

    28%

    5%

    56%

    5%

    Don’t know

    26%

    18%

    25%

    18%

    28% agree with the Federal Opposition’s claim that the Government is carrying out “class warfare” and 46% agree with the Government’s position that they are just trying to ensure that all Australians benefit from the mining boom.

    Those on higher incomes were only a little more likely to agree with the Opposition. For those earning less than $600pw, 53% agree with the Government and 23% agree with the Opposition. For those on incomes over $1,600pw, 45% agree with the Government and 31% with the Opposition.

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