Preferences the key for The Greens in the Melbourne by-election

ReachTEL conducted a three-question survey of 403 residents in the Victorian state seat of Melbourne on the night of 16^th July 2012.

By-election not the shoo-in minor party has predicted - John Ferguson - The Australian

Key findings:

•  The Greens are marginally ahead in the primary vote but preferences will play a major role in securing the result.

•  Over half of those that indicated they voted Liberal in 2010 said they would now vote for an independent or minor party.

• The ALP vote is unaffected by the Gillard government’s performance with a similar number of people more likely to vote for them as those who are less likely.

• Nearly half of those polled don’t support the East West Link Road project.

Sample = 403

Question 1:

If a state election were to be held today, which of the following would receive your first preference vote? If you are undecided, to which to you have even a slight leaning?

Those that indicated they voted Liberal in the 2010 State election, would now vote for:

Question 2:

Has the performance of the Gillard government made you more or less likely to vote for the Labor party?

Question 3:

Do you support the East West Link Road Tunnel project?

This survey was conducted using an automated telephone based survey system among 403 voters. Telephone numbers and the person within the household were selected at random. The results have been weighted by 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. 

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