Issue Watch
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Kevin Rudd
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ALP Consolidates Advantage in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Australian Labor Party (ALP) holds a commanding lead in the country’s federal political scene, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives, up one point since mid-March. Apr 14, 2008
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Rudd’s Performance Backed by 69% in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Kevin Rudd remains high in Australia, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 69 per cent of respondents are satisfied with their prime minister’s performance, up four points since mid-March. Apr 12, 2008
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Rudd’s ALP Keeps Large Lead in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Australian Labor Party (ALP) remains ahead in the country’s federal political scene, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 51 per cent of respondents would back the ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives. Apr 10, 2008
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Australians Side with Ruling Labor Party
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing party remains the most popular in Australia, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 55 per cent of respondents would vote for the Australian Labor Party (ALP) in the next election to the House of Representatives. Apr 8, 2008
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Ruling ALP Clearly in Command in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Australian Labor Party (ALP) remains popular, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 47 per cent of respondents would back the ALP in the next legislative election, down four points since early March. Mar 26, 2008
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Australians Remain Content with PM Rudd
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Australia continue to feel at ease under the leadership of Kevin Rudd, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 65 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way the prime minister is doing his job, down four points since mid-February. Mar 23, 2008
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ALP Has 31-Point Lead in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Australian Labor Party (ALP) remains the most popular political organization in the country, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 55.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives, down one point since late February. Mar 22, 2008
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Australians Back Rudd’s Kyoto Ratification
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Australia support Kevin Rudd’s decision to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, according to a poll by Auspoll Research Consulting for the Climate Institute. 64 per cent of respondents are in favour of the prime minister’s decision. Mar 13, 2008
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More Australians Back Ruling Labor Party
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Australian Labor Party (ALP) is enjoying a surge in popularity, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 51 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives, up five points since mid-February. Mar 11, 2008
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Rudd Dominates, Nelson Drops in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More than two-thirds of Australians are satisfied with their prime minister, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 69 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way Australian Labor Party (ALP) leader Kevin Rudd is doing his job. Mar 9, 2008
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Rudd’s ALP Consolidates Lead in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Australian Labor Party (ALP) has grown more popular, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 56.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives, up 2.5 points since early February. Mar 8, 2008
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Australians Back Apology for Stolen Generations
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Australia agree with their government’s decision to apologize to Aboriginal communities for what is known as the Stolen Generation, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 69 per cent of respondents support the formal apology. Feb 27, 2008
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Rudd Surges, Nelson Dives in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has increased this month, according to a Newspoll published by The Australian. 68 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the performance of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) leader, up nine points since January. Feb 26, 2008
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Australia’s ALP Leads Coalition by 14 Points
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Australia’s governing party is still riding a wave of popularity, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for the Australian Labor Party (ALP) in the next election to the House of Representatives, unchanged since late January. Feb 22, 2008
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Australians Hail Apology to Aborigines
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Australia support the government’s decision to apologize for having forced Aboriginal children away from their families in the past, according to a poll by Galaxy released by Get Up!. 68 per cent of respondents agree with the government saying sorry for what it is known in Australia’s history as the Stolen Generation. Feb 21, 2008