ReachTEL conducted a five-question survey of 2,856 residents across Australia on the night of 3rd May 2013.
Fairfax Media - McMahon poll
ReachTEL conducted a four-question survey of 630 residents in the New South Wales Federal electorate of McMahon on the night of 28th February 2013. The poll was commissioned by Fairfax Media.
Sample = 630
Question 1:
If a Federal election were to be held today, which of the following would receive your first preference vote?
|
|
Total |
|
Chris Bowen – Labor |
31.8% |
|
The Liberal Party |
52.5% |
|
The Greens |
3.6% |
|
KAP |
2.2% |
|
Other |
2.6% |
|
Undecided |
7.3% |
Two party preferred result based on 2010 election distribution
|
|
|
|
Chris Bowen – Labor |
38% |
|
The Liberal Party |
62% |
·
- Undecided voters excluded from distribution
Question 2:
Now, please consider a different scenario where Kevin Rudd is the leader of the Australian Labor Party. If a Federal election were to be held today, which of the following would receive your first preference vote?
|
|
Total |
|
Chris Bowen – Labor |
40.8% |
|
The Liberal Party |
46.0% |
|
The Greens |
4.6% |
|
KAP |
1.8% |
|
Other |
2.3% |
|
Undecided |
4.6% |
Two party preferred result based on 2010 election distribution
|
|
|
|
Chris Bowen – Labor |
47% |
|
The Liberal Party |
53% |
- Undecided voters excluded from distribution
Question 3:
Please rate the performance of Julia Gillard as Prime Minister?
|
|
Total |
|
Very good |
6.8% |
|
Good |
13.8% |
|
Average |
16.6% |
|
Poor |
14.7% |
|
Very Poor |
48.0% |
Question 4:
Please rate the performance of Tony Abbott as Leader of the Opposition?
|
|
Total |
|
Very good |
25.0% |
|
Good |
19.4% |
|
Average |
24.7% |
|
Poor |
12.6% |
|
Very Poor |
18.3% |
This survey was conducted using an automated telephone based survey system among 630 voters. Telephone numbers and the person within the household were selected at random. The results have been weighted by age & gender to reflect the population according to ABS figures. Please note that due to rounding, not all tables necessarily total 100% and subtotals may also vary. Copyright ReachTEL Pty Ltd.
