TRUE ISSUES SHOWS FEDERAL BUDGET LANDS POORLY DESPITE SUPPORT FOR MANY MEASURES
Our two new True Issues reports for February 2026 show how confidence in the economy is at a 13 year low and what the public think of possible policy responses.
HOW DOES THE INTERIM ROYAL COMMISSION REPORT LAND IN THE COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION?
How Australians are responding to the Royal Commission’s interim report – and what it reveals about trust, expectations and confidence in institutions shaping national security and social cohesion.
FIRST 2026 TRUE ISSUES SURVEY PUTS A SPOTLIGHT ON THE NATION’S ECONOMIC DIRECTION AND HOUSEHOLD AFFORDABILITY STRESSES
Our two new True Issues reports for February 2026 show how confidence in the economy is at a 13 year low and what the public think of possible policy responses.
CASE STUDY: HOW LOWER MURRAY WATER USES CUSTOMER INSIGHTS TO CONTINUOUSLY LIFT SERVICE OUTCOMES
This is a piece of detailed analysis by JWS Research that uses multiple waves of quantitative data to cumulatively highlight the valuable role that public opinion research can play in assisting difficult budget management decision making by government.
TRUE ISSUES 39: PERSISTENT COST OF LIVING AND HOUSING PRESSURES AND RISING CONCERN ABOUT SOCIAL DIVISION
True Issues 39 shows cost of living and housing remain top concerns for Australians, alongside increasing worry about energy costs and social cohesion.
THE VITAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY FACING RESEARCH IN MANAGING THE BUDGET
This is a piece of detailed analysis by JWS Research that uses multiple waves of quantitative data to cumulatively highlight the valuable role that public opinion research can play in assisting difficult budget management decision making by government.
QUEENSLANDERS BACK COLLABORATION AND COMPETITIVENESS IN MINING SECTOR
Our post election research examines what influenced people’s vote, when decisions were made and what people think about key policies and the campaign.
TRUE ISSUES 38: COST OF LIVING STILL LEADS, HOUSING SURGES AS TOP CONCERN
Our two new True Issues reports for September 2025 see notable moves in our regular tracking and illuminate how people see the economic policy task ahead after the August Reform Roundtable
JWS RESEARCH POST FEDERAL ELECTION SURVEY REPORT
Our post election research examines what influenced people’s vote, when decisions were made and what people think about key policies and the campaign.
LATEST TRUE ISSUES RESEARCH LOOKS AT POLICY APPROACHES AS WELL AS OUR REGULAR ISSUES TRACKING AS WE HEAD INTO A FEDERAL ELECTION
Cost of living remains clearly the number one issue as Australia prepares for a national election campaign and the economy continues to be weighed by pessimism despite the big focus this week on the RBA’s interest rates decision. In the first True Issues public opinion survey for 2025 we have tested a range of policies announced by the parties soon putting themselves forward to the electorate. We also look at some additional policy approaches that further illuminates the debate around how to respond to cost of living pressures and national perceptions around an ongoing crisis of affordability.