Guardian Essential report: do cost-of-living pressures change how people vote?
Mar 8, 2023
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Political editor Katharine Murphy and Essential Media’s Peter Lewis analyze the latest Guardian Essential poll on superannuation changes and tax cuts, public sentiment on economic policies in Australia, and the challenges faced by opposition leaders like Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton in winning over voters.
Support for reducing tax concessions on superannuation balances over 3 million reflects increasing public concern for addressing wealth inequality.
Mixed opinions on limiting tax benefits from family trust arrangements highlight the complexities and lack of clarity surrounding the issue.
Deep dives
Public Opinion on Superannuation Tax Concessions
A recent poll revealed that reducing tax concessions for individuals with superannuation balances over 3 million is generally supported, with a 54% approval rate compared to 19% opposed. Even those aspiring to accumulate three million in superannuation express support for the policy, indicating a shift in public sentiment towards addressing tax concessions for the wealthy.
Sentiments on Family Trusts and Stage 3 Tax Cuts
The polling data also indicates mixed feelings towards limiting tax benefits from family trust arrangements. While 55% show support for this change, concerns emerge about clarity due to the complexities surrounding family trusts. Additionally, the analysis reveals that opinions are divided on the cancellation of Stage 3 tax cuts, with 43% in favor and 22% opposed.
Financial Security and Aspiration in Society
There is a growing disparity in sentiments regarding financial security and social mobility. The data suggests a significant shift in perception, reflecting a decrease in comfort levels and an increase in financial struggles among the respondents. Interestingly, it highlights gender discrepancies, particularly with more women feeling financially strained compared to men. The findings prompt a reflection on societal expectations and the potential for evolving class consciousness, especially among different generational cohorts.
Political editor Katharine Murphy and Essential Media’s Peter Lewis analyse the latest Guardian Essential poll. Together, they discuss the latest survey results on superannuation changes and stage-three tax cuts, aspirational voting and how people across Australia are imagining their financial futures, as well as the shifting popularity of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton
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