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ReachTEL conducted a survey of 5,036 residents across Australia on the night of 26 November 2014. Question: How important is it that the Federal government invest in renewable energy power? Total L/NP Labor Greens Und Very important 59.8% 36.2% 76.4% 92.0% 53.6% Somewhat important 24.4% 39.9% 16.2% 2.6% 21.2% Not important 10.2% 18.1% 3.5% 1.4% 9.4% Unsure 5.6% 5.8% 4.0% 4.0% 15.8% South Australia Tasmania Victoria Very important 60.0% 62.4% 62.4% Somewhat important 28.1% 26.3% 22.2% Not important 6.4% 6.7% 9.5% Unsure 5.5% 4.6% 5.8% Steady Swing Very important 57.3% 66.3% Somewhat important 27.1% 18.5% Not important 10.5% 9.9% Unsure 5.2% 5.3% :: ReachTEL Pty Ltd :: ACN 133 677 933 :: ABN 40 133 677 933 :: :: Phone 1800 42 77 06 :: Fax 1800 60 13 20 :: PO Box 3162 South Brisbane 4101 :: Question: Do you think the current renewable energy target of 41,000 GWh, which is roughly 24% of renewable energy by 2020, should be increased, decreased or stay the same? Total L/NP Labor Greens Und Increased 56.3% 30.1% 75.0% 87.8% 53.2% Stay about the same 32.5% 52.4% 18.0% 11.0% 33.4% Decreased 11.2% 17.5% 7.0% 1.2% 13.4% South Australia Tasmania Victoria Increased 54.3% 56.1% 59.6% Stay about the same 37.8% 34.1% 29.7% Decreased 7.9% 9.7% 10.7% Steady Swing Increased 53.0% 63.9% Stay about the same 36.0% 24.4% Decreased 11.0% 11.7% :: ReachTEL Pty Ltd :: ACN 133 677 933 :: ABN 40 133 677 933 :: :: Phone 1800 42 77 06 :: Fax 1800 60 13 20 :: PO Box 3162 South Brisbane 4101 :: Question introduction: Do you support the following types of renewable energy technologies? Question: Do you support rooftop solar? Total L/NP Labor Greens Und Support 80.2% 69.7% 86.9% 97.4% 72.9% Oppose 6.1% 11.4% 2.6% 0.2% 5.8% Undecided 13.7% 18.9% 10.5% 2.4% 21.3% South Australia Tasmania Victoria Support 81.7% 79.9% 83.2% Oppose 5.2% 5.2% 4.9% Undecided 13.2% 14.9% 11.9% Steady Swing Support 78.9% 82.2% Oppose 7.1% 3.9% Undecided 14.0% 13.9% :: ReachTEL Pty Ltd :: ACN 133 677 933 :: ABN 40 133 677 933 :: :: Phone 1800 42 77 06 :: Fax 1800 60 13 20 :: PO Box 3162 South Brisbane 4101 :: Question: Do you support large-­‐scale solar plants? Total L/NP Labor Greens Und Support 70.2% 54.1% 81.2% 91.6% 60.0% Oppose 9.1% 17.1% 3.5% 3.1% 4.2% Undecided 20.8% 28.8% 15.3% 5.2% 35.8% South Australia Tasmania Victoria Support 75.1% 70.9% 73.9% Oppose 7.4% 7.3% 5.4% Undecided 17.4% 21.8% 20.6% Steady Swing Support 68.3% 75.5% Oppose 9.8% 7.4% Undecided 21.9% 17.1% :: ReachTEL Pty Ltd :: ACN 133 677 933 :: ABN 40 133 677 933 :: :: Phone 1800 42 77 06 :: Fax 1800 60 13 20 :: PO Box 3162 South Brisbane 4101 :: Question: Do you support wind farms? Total L/NP Labor Greens Und Support 63.7% 45.5% 75.7% 86.2% 62.6% Oppose 19.8% 36.6% 6.9% 6.6% 16.1% Undecided 16.5% 17.9% 17.4% 7.2% 21.3% South Australia Tasmania Victoria Support 66.8% 78.4% 69.9% Oppose 14.9% 8.9% 13.7% Undecided 18.3% 12.7% 16.4% Steady Swing Support 61.5% 69.0% Oppose 21.5% 15.4% Undecided 17.0% 15.6% :: ReachTEL Pty Ltd :: ACN 133 677 933 :: ABN 40 133 677 933 :: :: Phone 1800 42 77 06 :: Fax 1800 60 13 20 :: PO Box 3162 South Brisbane 4101 :: Question: Do you think developing power generation from renewable energy could help reduce electricity prices for consumers? Total L/NP Labor Greens Und Yes 52.9% 35.3% 66.5% 68.9% 52.1% No 24.3% 37.7% 13.3% 15.0% 19.4% Undecided 22.8% 27.0% 20.1% 16.1% 28.5% South Australia Tasmania Victoria Yes 56.7% 57.9% 57.5% No 18.6% 18.5% 20.9% Undecided 24.7% 23.6% 21.6% Steady Swing Yes 51.1% 56.8% No 26.0% 20.6% Undecided 22.9% 22.6% :: ReachTEL Pty Ltd :: ACN 133 677 933 :: ABN 40 133 677 933 :: :: Phone 1800 42 77 06 :: Fax 1800 60 13 20 :: PO Box 3162 South Brisbane 4101 :: Question: Would you be more or less likely to vote for a party that supports keeping or increasing the current Renewable Energy Target? Total L/NP Labor Greens Und More likely 54.4% 33.0% 67.2% 86.7% 59.4% Less likely 11.7% 18.5% 6.7% 2.4% 8.5% Vote unchanged 33.9% 48.4% 26.0% 10.8% 32.1% South Australia Tasmania Victoria More likely 65.8% 62.8% 56.5% Less likely 9.0% 8.5% 10.4% Vote unchanged 25.2% 28.7% 33.1% Steady Swing More likely 51.4% 61.6% Less likely 11.3% 13.1% Vote unchanged 37.3% 25.3% This survey was conducted using an automated telephone based survey system among 5,036 voters. Telephone numbers and the person within the household were selected at random. The results have been weighted by gender and age to reflect the population according to ABS figures. Please note that due to rounding, not all tables necessarily total 100% and subtotals may also vary. Copyright ReachTEL Pty Ltd. :: ReachTEL Pty Ltd :: ACN 133 677 933 :: ABN 40 133 677 933 :: :: Phone 1800 42 77 06 :: Fax 1800 60 13 20 :: PO Box 3162 South Brisbane 4101 ::