Vote Compass finds voters are split on economy and environment as most important issue
ABCLabor and Greens voters regard the environment as their number one concern, whereas Coalition voters nominate the economy as the single most important issue to them, according to the first results from the ABC's Vote Compass survey. Key points: The environment and the economy are the top issues for Australian voters Health and super are next on the list The environment is the number one issue for those yet to decide how to vote For One Nation voters, immigration is the most important issue. Crucially, the environment is nominated as the top concern among undecided voters — 30 per cent of them say it is the most important issue, as opposed to 19 per cent who nominate the economy. At least 30 per cent of voters regarded the environment as the most important issue regardless of their education level, from high school through to Bachelor degree level.
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