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Awareness of that Uluru will be closed for climbing

24 Jul 2019

Q. Before today, were you aware that that from October, tourists will be prevented from climbing Uluru due the spiritual significance of the site to the Aboriginal traditional owners?

  Total Gender Age
Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+
Yes 69% 70% 68% 56% 67% 83%
No 31% 30% 32% 44% 33% 17%
Base (n) 1,091 538 553 348 358 385
  • Over two thirds (69%) of Australians are aware of the prevention of climbing Uluru from October.
  • Awareness of the ban is highest among those aged over 55 (83%).
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