PUBLIC ATTITUDES AND THE AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY – SOME MIDWINTER OBSERVATIONS
A couple of things were released in July that we thought were especially worth midwinter attention. At least for those out there who are primarily occupied by the task of helping make the Australian economy a much stronger one.
TRUE ISSUES SHOWS FEDERAL BUDGET LANDS POORLY DESPITE SUPPORT FOR MANY MEASURES
The latest edition of our True Issues public opinion tracking and analysis is now available online as well as the 2026 Federal Budget Special Release.
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.