Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Kevin Rudd

Rudd’s ALP Still Strong in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Australian Labor Party (ALP) has gained public support this month, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives, up 2.5 points since late October. Nov 26, 2008
Rudd Has Exceptional Rating 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. 65 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the performance of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) leader and prime minister. Nov 17, 2008
Ruling ALP Keeps the Pace in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Australian Labor Party (ALP) remains the dominant force in the country’s political scene, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 44 per cent of respondents would support the ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives. Nov 16, 2008
Australians Back Carbon Cap Proposal
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Australia agree with a proposed scheme to cap the amount of carbon emitted by businesses, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 72 per cent of respondents support the initiative put forward by the government of Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd. Nov 12, 2008
Australian Labor Party Remains Dominant
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The level of support for the Australian Labor Party (ALP) has increased since mid-October, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives, up three points in two weeks. Nov 7, 2008
High Level of Support for Australia’s PM
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Satisfaction with Australia’s prime minister increased significantly last month, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 65 per cent of respondents are content with the way Australian Labor Party (ALP) leader Kevin Rudd has handled his duties, up nine points since mid October. Nov 6, 2008
Australian Labor Party Remains Ahead
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Australian Labor Party is holding on to its lead over the Coalition of Liberals and Nationals, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP, down half a point since early October. Oct 26, 2008
Steady ALP Remains Ahead in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Australian Labor Party (ALP) remains the most popular political organization in the country, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives. Oct 20, 2008
Better Numbers for Rudd, Turnbull in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Australians are content with the performance of their prime minister and leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 56 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way Kevin Rudd is doing his job, up six points since late September. Oct 19, 2008
More Australians Want to Leave Afghanistan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Australia want their country to cease its military involvement in Afghanistan, according to a poll by Field Works Market Research for the Lowy Institute for International Policy. 56 per cent of respondents want the mission to end, up 10 points since 2007. Oct 3, 2008
Turnbull Fares Better than Nelson in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The new leader of Australia’s Liberal party is more popular than his predecessor, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 24 per cent of respondents say Michael Turnbull would be the best prime minister for the country, an eight-point improvement since early September, when Brendan Nelson was still the opposition leader. Oct 2, 2008
ALP Stable, Coalition Down in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Australia’s governing party has maintained a fairly stable rate of political support this month as the opposition has lost ground, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the Australian Labor Party (ALP) in the next election to the House of Representatives, down two points since early September. Sep 27, 2008
Australians Back Carbon Reduction Scheme
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Australia agree with a government-proposed scheme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 59 per cent of respondents think the plan will help slow global warming, and 58 per cent are willing to pay more for oil, electricity and gas in order to help curb pollution. Sep 19, 2008
Slight Drop for Australia’s PM Rudd
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Australian prime minister and leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) Kevin Rudd remains popular but has lost some support this month, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 54 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Rudd’s performance, down three points since late August. Sep 15, 2008
Governing ALP Keeps First Place in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Australian Labor Party (ALP) continues to enjoy high popular support, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives, down one point since late August. Sep 14, 2008
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