Former Senator Russell Trood

Have Your Say Survey

HAVE YOUR SAY ON JOBS

Are you concerned about your job security?
Yes
No
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Who do you believe has the greatest role in creating sustainable and secure jobs?
Government
Big Business
Small Business
Unions

Which of the following is more important?
Less government regulation, lower taxes and less red tape?
Government assistance with starting a small business

HAVE YOUR SAY ON TAXATION

Do you feel the current level of taxation is:
Too high
Too low
About right
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Would you prefer the Federal Government to provide:
Tax Cuts
More services
More infrastructure

HAVE YOUR SAY ON DEBT

Are you concerned about the size of Federal Government Debt?
Yes
No
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Do you think that the Federal Government borrowing and going into massive debt will ...

Put pressure to increase interest rates?
Yes
No
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Increase taxes to pay off the Gillard Labor debt?
Yes
No
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Unfairly burden future generations?
No
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Yes

HAVE YOUR SAY ON SOCIAL WELFARE

Do you think the welfare system in Australia is:
Too generous
About right
Not generous enough
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Do you think conditions placed on those receiving Centrelink benefits are
Too harsh
About right
Not harsh enough
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To help the unemployed, which of the following should the government provide more of?
‘Work for the Dole’ programs OR
Training courses
Neither
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Do you think pensioners are given a fair go?
Yes
No
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON EDUCATION

Which of the following is the most important for our children's education?
The basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic
Creativity and expression
New classrooms and other school buildings
None
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Do you think teachers should have part of their salary linked to their performance?
Yes
No
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Has the election promise of a laptop for every child been delivered in your area?
Yes
No
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON LAW AND ORDER

Generally, do you feel safe and secure in your neighbourhood?
Yes
No
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Which of the following crime prevention strategies do you support?
More police on the beat
Closed circuit television cameras in known problem areas
More use of community service orders to rehabilitate offenders
Hoon watch (Reporting of known hoon drivers)
Higher penalties for repeat offenders(drink driving/speeding)
Intervention programs (to deter anti-social behaviour like graffiti)
None
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON NATIONAL SECURITY

Do you think the Gillard Labor Government needs to do more to keep Australia safe from terrorism?
Yes
No
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Do you think the Government is doing enough to secure our borders and prevent people smuggling?
Yes
No
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Do you think the Gillard Labor Government border security controls are
Too soft
Too harsh
About right
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Do you think Australia’s current level of immigration is
Too high
Too low
About right
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Which of the following is more important to you?
Traffic and the condition of local roads
The quality of public transport services

Has the Gillard Labor Government’s promised National Broadband Network been delivered in your area?
Yes
No
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Are you concerned that the National Broadband Network may cost up to $200 per month to use?
Yes
No
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON HEALTH AND HOSPITALS

Are you concerned your local hospital may close under the Gillard Labor Government health reform?
Yes
No
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Name of your Local Hospital

Do you support the creation of local hospital boards to manage local hospital’s needs?
Yes
No
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Are you concerned about the level of available care for Senior Australians?
Yes
No
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Do you understand the Gillard Labor Government’s planned Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme?
Yes
No
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In tackling climate change would you prefer the Federal Government to...
Introduce Carbon Tax
Take Direct Action
Do nothing

Which statement best sums up your view about climate change?
Climate Change is caused by humans
Climate change is part of a natural environmental cycle made worse by humans
Climate change is part of a natural environmental cycle
Climate change is not occurring
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Do you think the Government is doing enough to promote other solutions to reduce carbon emissions or is it too focused on introducing a new tax?
Yes, it is doing enough
No, it is too focused on introducing an emissions trading scheme
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Do you support higher taxes to pay for government policies to protect the environment?
Yes
No

Do you think Australia introducing a tax on carbon emissions will...

Increase electricity prices
Yes
No
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Increase your overall cost of living
Yes
No
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Are you concerned that introducing a tax on carbon emissions will cost local jobs?
Yes
No
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Are you already paying extra for carbon emissions on your regular household bills?
Yes
No
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON WATER & THE ENVIRONMENT

Which of the following do you think should be used to secure our water supply?
Aquifer storage and recovery
More dams
Recycling of treated sewage for industrial use
Recycling of treated sewage for human consumption
Desalination plants

Which of the following environmental issues is of most concern to you?
Drought and drying
Degradation of lakes and rivers
Lack of a water policy
Global warming or climate change
Soil salinity
Loss of native vegetation and animal habitat
Logging of native forests

Should Australia consider nuclear power as a means to reduce carbon emissions?
Yes
No
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

Do you support Paid Parental Leave?
Yes
No
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Do you support an increase in tax to support a Paid Parental Leave scheme?
Yes
No
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Do you support a levy on big business to pay for a Paid Parental Leave scheme?
Yes
No
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON LOCAL ISSUES

If there was one local thing I could fix for you what would it be?

What are some other local concerns in your area and how could we work together on these?

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Former Senator Russell Trood

Former Liberal/LNP Senator for Queensland

Have Your Say Survey