Voters want to hear more about health, education and the economy this election, an exclusive SBS commissioned Essential Media poll has found. The majority of people polled want to know more about the policies being put forward in relation to national issues, including renewable energy and housing affordability.
Young voters: Housing affordability
Of the young people aged between 18 and 34 who were surveyed in the SBS/Essential Media poll, 62 per cent said they want to hear more about housing affordability this election.
Voters aged 55+: Health and Medicare
84 per cent of voters aged 55 years and over said they wanted to hear more about health and Medicare policy in the final weeks of the campaign.
All voters: Employment creation
On the issue of employment creation, voters across the spectrum agreed they needed to hear more about the parties’ policy plans.
Young families: Climate change and renewable energy
Of voters polled, 59 per cent said they wanted to hear more from all of the major parties about renewable energy policies.
