Early Learning Study. Prepared for Early Childhood Australia May 2016

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Early Learning Study Prepared for Early Childhood Australia May 2016

1 Methodology

Methodology This study was conducted on the Galaxy Online Omnibus between Thursday 26 May and Sunday 29 May, 2016. The sample was 1,000 Australians aged 18 years and older distributed throughout Australia, as follows: NSW/ACT 329 Victoria/Tasmania 280 Queensland 198 South Australia 101 Western Australia 92 Age, gender and area quotas were applied to the sample. Following the completion of interviewing, the data was weighted by age, gender and area to reflect the latest ABS population estimates. 3

2 Main Findings

Main Findings o The majority of Australians (84%) agree that participation in quality early learning in the years before school boosts children s development. o Most Australians (85%) agree that ensuring all children can participate in quality early learning is important for Australia s future prosperity. o At the next federal election, 32% of Australians say they would be more likely to vote for a candidate committed to increasing access to quality affordable child care and early learning. In contrast, only 6% say they would be less likely to vote for such a candidate. o People aged 18-34 (44%) and those with children (43%) are the most likely to vote for a candidate who supports affordable child care and early learning. o Labor (42%) and Green voters (43%) are more likely than Coalition voters (25%) to vote for a candidate committed to child care and early learning. 5

3 Questionnaire

SECTION B - ASK ALL RESPONDENTS B1. Thinking now about children s development. To what extent do you agree or disagree that participation in quality early learning in the years before school boosts children s development? Please select one option only B2. To what extent do you agree or disagree that ensuring all children can participate in quality early learning is important for Australia's future prosperity? Please select one option only SR Strongly Agree... 1 Agree... 2 Disagree... 3 Strongly Disagree... 4 Don t know... 5 SR Strongly Agree... 1 Agree... 2 Disagree... 3 Strongly Disagree... 4 Don t know... 5 B3. If at the next federal election one party in your electorate committed to increasing access to quality affordable child care and early learning would you be more likely to vote for that party, less likely to vote for that party, or will this issue not influence your vote? Please select one option only More likely to vote for party... 1 SR Less likely to vote for party... 2 Not influence vote... 3 Don t know... 4

4 Detailed Tabular Findings

Tables The tables of findings are set out such that they include the following details: Weight Sample (000s): The number of completed interviews has been weighted to reflect the latest ABS population estimates. These estimates are shown in thousands (000 s). The percentages in the table are based on these weighted figures. Weights: This indicates that in order to reflect the latest ABS population estimates the data has been weighted by age, gender and area. Filters (where applicable): If the table is based on a subset of respondents then this will be titled as a Filter and accompanied by a description of the sample upon which the table is based. Respondents: These figures show the actual sample size, indicating the total number of respondents who were asked the relevant question. 8

Tables continued Each question has been analysed by a series of demographic variables as follows: o o SEX: AGE: Male Female 18-24 years 25-34 years 35-49 years 50 years or older 9 o o o MAIN GROCERY BUYER: Yes/ Shared No MARITAL STATUS: Married (Married/de facto, living together) Not married (Never married, separated, divorced, widowed) CHILDREN LIVING AT HOME: Children aged under eighteen years living in the household No Children aged under eighteen years living in the household

Tables continued o o o o WORK STATUS: Full time Part time Not working LOCATION: NSW/ACT Victoria/Tasmania Queensland South Australia Western Australia CAPITAL CITY: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide Rest of Australia HOUSEHOLD INCOME: Under $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more 10

Tables continued Each question has been analysed by a series of demographic variables as follows: o o o MALE AGE: 18-24 years 25-34 years 35-49 years 50 years or older FEMALE AGE: 18-24 years 25-34 years 35-49 years 50 years or older VOTING INTENTION: Labor Coalition Green 11

GALAXY RESEARCH - 26/29 MAY 2016 GALAXY RESEARCH JOB:160503OB TABLE 1 Banner 1 *BY* B1. Extent agree\ disagree participation in quality early learning in the years before school boosts children's development PAGE 1 BASE: WGHT SAMPLE (000s) WEIGHTS: Age/Sex/Area Sex Age Grocery Buyer Marital Status Children Work Status Total Male Female 18-24 25-34 35-49 50+ Yes No Marr Not Yes No Full Part Not -ied Marr Time Time Working -ied RESPONDENTS 1000 500 500 118 179 281 422 718 282 600 400 333 667 316 209 475 WGHT SAMPLE (000s) 18228 8901 9327 2230 3263 5033 7702 13122 5106 10922 7306 6010 12218 5694 3847 8686 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% B1. Extent agree\ disagree participation in quality early learning in the years before school boosts children's development TOTAL AGREE Strongly Agree 7389 3652 3736 769 1287 2107 3226 5546 1843 4695 2694 2525 4864 2238 1539 3612 41% 41% 40% 34% 39% 42% 42% 42% 36% 43% 37% 42% 40% 39% 40% 42% Agree 7836 3864 3972 1067 1361 2021 3387 5600 2236 4528 3308 2726 5109 2458 1717 3661 43% 43% 43% 48% 42% 40% 44% 43% 44% 41% 45% 45% 42% 43% 45% 42% **SUBTOTALS 15224 7516 7708 1836 2648 4128 6613 11146 4079 9223 6002 5251 9973 4696 3255 7273 84% 84% 83% 82% 81% 82% 86% 85% 80% 84% 82% 87% 82% 82% 85% 84% TOTAL DISAGREE Disagree 921 424 497 130 96 241 453 664 256 660 260 273 648 248 188 484 5% 5% 5% 6% 3% 5% 6% 5% 5% 6% 4% 5% 5% 4% 5% 6% Strongly Disagree 223 93 131 15 111 96 193 30 118 105 122 101 116 78 29 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 2% 0% **SUBTOTALS 1144 516 627 145 96 353 550 857 287 778 365 395 749 365 266 513 6% 6% 7% 7% 3% 7% 7% 7% 6% 7% 5% 7% 6% 6% 7% 6% Don't know 1860 868 991 249 519 552 540 1119 741 921 939 364 1496 634 326 900 10% 10% 11% 11% 16% 11% 7% 9% 15% 8% 13% 6% 12% 11% 8% 10% TOTALS 18228 8901 9327 2230 3263 5033 7702 13122 5106 10922 7306 6010 12218 5694 3847 8686 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

GALAXY RESEARCH - 26/29 MAY 2016 GALAXY RESEARCH JOB:160503OB TABLE 2 Banner 2 *BY* B1. Extent agree\ disagree participation in quality early learning in the years before school boosts children's development PAGE 2 BASE: WGHT SAMPLE (000s) WEIGHTS: Age/Sex/Area State Capital City Houshold Income Total NSW Vic/Tas Qld SA WA Yes No < $50K $50K- $100K+ $99K RESPONDENTS 1000 329 280 198 101 92 662 338 372 308 191 WGHT SAMPLE (000s) 18228 6233 5049 3652 1389 1905 11529 6699 6803 5568 3456 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% B1. Extent agree\ disagree participation in quality early learning in the years before school boosts children's development TOTAL AGREE Strongly Agree 7389 2655 1951 1541 566 676 4612 2777 2814 2237 1547 41% 43% 39% 42% 41% 35% 40% 41% 41% 40% 45% Agree 7836 2540 2236 1502 600 957 4866 2970 2914 2484 1400 43% 41% 44% 41% 43% 50% 42% 44% 43% 45% 40% **SUBTOTALS 15224 5195 4187 3043 1166 1633 9478 5747 5728 4721 2946 84% 83% 83% 83% 84% 86% 82% 86% 84% 85% 85% TOTAL DISAGREE Disagree 921 377 237 166 25 115 587 334 313 336 199 5% 6% 5% 5% 2% 6% 5% 5% 5% 6% 6% Strongly Disagree 223 59 39 75 49 109 114 64 105 54 1% 1% 1% 2% 4% 1% 2% 1% 2% 2% **SUBTOTALS 1144 437 276 241 75 115 696 448 377 441 253 6% 7% 5% 7% 5% 6% 6% 7% 6% 8% 7% Don't know 1860 601 586 367 149 156 1355 504 698 406 257 10% 10% 12% 10% 11% 8% 12% 8% 10% 7% 7% TOTALS 18228 6233 5049 3652 1389 1905 11529 6699 6803 5568 3456 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

GALAXY RESEARCH - 26/29 MAY 2016 GALAXY RESEARCH JOB:160503OB TABLE 3 Banner 3 *BY* B1. Extent agree\ disagree participation in quality early learning in the years before school boosts children's development PAGE 3 BASE: WGHT SAMPLE (000s) WEIGHTS: Age/Sex/Area Male Age Female Age Total 18-24 25-34 35-49 50+ 18-24 25-34 35-49 50+ RESPONDENTS 1000 58 89 141 212 60 90 140 210 WGHT SAMPLE (000s) 18228 1134 1619 2470 3678 1096 1644 2563 4024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% B1. Extent agree\ disagree participation in quality early learning in the years before school boosts children's development TOTAL AGREE Strongly Agree 7389 400 618 1049 1584 369 669 1058 1641 41% 35% 38% 42% 43% 34% 41% 41% 41% Agree 7836 592 667 1013 1592 475 694 1008 1795 43% 52% 41% 41% 43% 43% 42% 39% 45% **SUBTOTALS 15224 992 1285 2062 3176 843 1363 2066 3436 84% 88% 79% 83% 86% 77% 83% 81% 85% TOTAL DISAGREE Disagree 921 40 54 169 160 90 42 72 293 5% 4% 3% 7% 4% 8% 3% 3% 7% Strongly Disagree 223 39 54 15 72 43 1% 2% 1% 1% 3% 1% **SUBTOTALS 1144 40 54 208 214 105 42 144 336 6% 4% 3% 8% 6% 10% 3% 6% 8% Don't know 1860 101 280 199 288 148 239 353 252 10% 9% 17% 8% 8% 13% 15% 14% 6% TOTALS 18228 1134 1619 2470 3678 1096 1644 2563 4024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

GALAXY RESEARCH - 26/29 MAY 2016 GALAXY RESEARCH JOB:160503OB TABLE 4 Voting Intention PAGE 4 *BY* B1. Extent agree\ disagree participation in quality early learning in the years before school boosts children's development BASE: WGHT SAMPLE (000s) WEIGHTS: Age/Sex/Area Voting Intention Total Labor Coalition Green RESPONDENTS 1000 311 302 96 WGHT SAMPLE (000s) 18228 5638 5628 1740 100% 100% 100% 100% B1. Extent agree\ disagree participation in quality early learning in the years before school boosts children's development TOTAL AGREE Strongly Agree 7389 2577 2353 736 41% 46% 42% 42% Agree 7836 2336 2582 721 43% 41% 46% 41% **SUBTOTALS 15224 4914 4935 1457 84% 87% 88% 84% TOTAL DISAGREE Disagree 921 187 325 72 5% 3% 6% 4% Strongly Disagree 223 60 60 26 1% 1% 1% 2% **SUBTOTALS 1144 247 385 98 6% 4% 7% 6% Don't know 1860 478 308 185 10% 8% 5% 11% TOTALS 18228 5638 5628 1740 100% 100% 100% 100%

GALAXY RESEARCH - 26/29 MAY 2016 GALAXY RESEARCH JOB:160503OB TABLE 5 Banner 1 PAGE 5 *BY* B2. Extent agree\ disagree ensuring all children can participate in quality early learning is important for Australia's future prosperity BASE: WGHT SAMPLE (000s) WEIGHTS: Age/Sex/Area Sex Age Grocery Buyer Marital Status Children Work Status Total Male Female 18-24 25-34 35-49 50+ Yes No Marr Not Yes No Full Part Not -ied Marr Time Time Working -ied RESPONDENTS 1000 500 500 118 179 281 422 718 282 600 400 333 667 316 209 475 WGHT SAMPLE (000s) 18228 8901 9327 2230 3263 5033 7702 13122 5106 10922 7306 6010 12218 5694 3847 8686 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% B2. Extent agree\ disagree ensuring all children can participate in quality early learning is important for Australia's future prosperity TOTAL AGREE Strongly Agree 7609 3715 3894 893 1362 2140 3214 5719 1890 4706 2904 2542 5067 2362 1660 3587 42% 42% 42% 40% 42% 43% 42% 44% 37% 43% 40% 42% 41% 41% 43% 41% Agree 7911 3973 3938 982 1373 1972 3584 5666 2245 4737 3174 2595 5316 2388 1611 3913 43% 45% 42% 44% 42% 39% 47% 43% 44% 43% 43% 43% 44% 42% 42% 45% **SUBTOTALS 15520 7689 7832 1875 2735 4112 6798 11385 4135 9442 6078 5137 10383 4749 3271 7500 85% 86% 84% 84% 84% 82% 88% 87% 81% 86% 83% 85% 85% 83% 85% 86% TOTAL DISAGREE Disagree 871 485 386 133 93 262 383 586 285 605 266 376 495 315 153 403 5% 5% 4% 6% 3% 5% 5% 4% 6% 6% 4% 6% 4% 6% 4% 5% Strongly Disagree 209 82 126 15 107 86 209 69 140 67 142 69 74 65 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1% **SUBTOTALS 1080 568 512 148 93 369 469 795 285 674 406 443 637 384 227 468 6% 6% 5% 7% 3% 7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 6% 7% 5% 7% 6% 5% Don't know 1628 645 983 207 435 552 434 942 686 806 822 430 1198 561 349 718 9% 7% 11% 9% 13% 11% 6% 7% 13% 7% 11% 7% 10% 10% 9% 8% TOTALS 18228 8901 9327 2230 3263 5033 7702 13122 5106 10922 7306 6010 12218 5694 3847 8686 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

GALAXY RESEARCH - 26/29 MAY 2016 GALAXY RESEARCH JOB:160503OB TABLE 6 Banner 2 PAGE 6 *BY* B2. Extent agree\ disagree ensuring all children can participate in quality early learning is important for Australia's future prosperity BASE: WGHT SAMPLE (000s) WEIGHTS: Age/Sex/Area State Capital City Houshold Income Total NSW Vic/Tas Qld SA WA Yes No < $50K $50K- $100K+ $99K RESPONDENTS 1000 329 280 198 101 92 662 338 372 308 191 WGHT SAMPLE (000s) 18228 6233 5049 3652 1389 1905 11529 6699 6803 5568 3456 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% B2. Extent agree\ disagree ensuring all children can participate in quality early learning is important for Australia's future prosperity TOTAL AGREE Strongly Agree 7609 2535 2141 1719 538 675 4776 2833 2825 2282 1573 42% 41% 42% 47% 39% 35% 41% 42% 42% 41% 46% Agree 7911 2718 2150 1437 666 940 4878 3034 2963 2457 1489 43% 44% 43% 39% 48% 49% 42% 45% 44% 44% 43% **SUBTOTALS 15520 5254 4291 3156 1205 1615 9654 5866 5787 4740 3062 85% 84% 85% 86% 87% 85% 84% 88% 85% 85% 89% TOTAL DISAGREE Disagree 871 282 224 167 62 136 536 335 258 412 129 5% 5% 4% 5% 4% 7% 5% 5% 4% 7% 4% Strongly Disagree 209 59 66 56 26 117 91 83 74 52 1% 1% 1% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% **SUBTOTALS 1080 342 291 223 88 136 653 426 341 486 181 6% 5% 6% 6% 6% 7% 6% 6% 5% 9% 5% Don't know 1628 638 467 273 96 155 1222 406 675 343 213 9% 10% 9% 7% 7% 8% 11% 6% 10% 6% 6% TOTALS 18228 6233 5049 3652 1389 1905 11529 6699 6803 5568 3456 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

GALAXY RESEARCH - 26/29 MAY 2016 GALAXY RESEARCH JOB:160503OB TABLE 7 Banner 3 PAGE 7 *BY* B2. Extent agree\ disagree ensuring all children can participate in quality early learning is important for Australia's future prosperity BASE: WGHT SAMPLE (000s) WEIGHTS: Age/Sex/Area Male Age Female Age Total 18-24 25-34 35-49 50+ 18-24 25-34 35-49 50+ RESPONDENTS 1000 58 89 141 212 60 90 140 210 WGHT SAMPLE (000s) 18228 1134 1619 2470 3678 1096 1644 2563 4024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% B2. Extent agree\ disagree ensuring all children can participate in quality early learning is important for Australia's future prosperity TOTAL AGREE Strongly Agree 7609 448 615 1071 1582 445 748 1069 1632 42% 40% 38% 43% 43% 41% 45% 42% 41% Agree 7911 568 698 988 1720 414 675 984 1864 43% 50% 43% 40% 47% 38% 41% 38% 46% **SUBTOTALS 15520 1016 1312 2058 3302 859 1423 2054 3496 85% 90% 81% 83% 90% 78% 87% 80% 87% TOTAL DISAGREE Disagree 871 59 39 223 164 74 54 39 219 5% 5% 2% 9% 4% 7% 3% 2% 5% Strongly Disagree 209 36 47 15 71 40 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% **SUBTOTALS 1080 59 39 259 211 89 54 110 259 6% 5% 2% 10% 6% 8% 3% 4% 6% Don't know 1628 59 268 153 165 148 167 400 269 9% 5% 17% 6% 4% 13% 10% 16% 7% TOTALS 18228 1134 1619 2470 3678 1096 1644 2563 4024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

GALAXY RESEARCH - 26/29 MAY 2016 GALAXY RESEARCH JOB:160503OB TABLE 8 Voting Intention PAGE 8 *BY* B2. Extent agree\ disagree ensuring all children can participate in quality early learning is important for Australia's future prosperity BASE: WGHT SAMPLE (000s) WEIGHTS: Age/Sex/Area Voting Intention Total Labor Coalition Green RESPONDENTS 1000 311 302 96 WGHT SAMPLE (000s) 18228 5638 5628 1740 100% 100% 100% 100% B2. Extent agree\ disagree ensuring all children can participate in quality early learning is important for Australia's future prosperity TOTAL AGREE Strongly Agree 7609 2646 2351 893 42% 47% 42% 51% Agree 7911 2338 2650 643 43% 41% 47% 37% **SUBTOTALS 15520 4984 5001 1536 85% 88% 89% 88% TOTAL DISAGREE Disagree 871 268 334 70 5% 5% 6% 4% Strongly Disagree 209 73 26 1% 1% 2% **SUBTOTALS 1080 341 334 97 6% 6% 6% 6% Don't know 1628 314 293 107 9% 6% 5% 6% TOTALS 18228 5638 5628 1740 100% 100% 100% 100%

GALAXY RESEARCH - 26/29 MAY 2016 GALAXY RESEARCH JOB:160503OB TABLE 9 Banner 1 *BY* B3. More\ less likely to vote for party committed to increasing access to quality affordable child care and early learning PAGE 9 BASE: WGHT SAMPLE (000s) WEIGHTS: Age/Sex/Area Sex Age Grocery Buyer Marital Status Children Work Status Total Male Female 18-24 25-34 35-49 50+ Yes No Marr Not Yes No Full Part Not -ied Marr Time Time Working -ied RESPONDENTS 1000 500 500 118 179 281 422 718 282 600 400 333 667 316 209 475 WGHT SAMPLE (000s) 18228 8901 9327 2230 3263 5033 7702 13122 5106 10922 7306 6010 12218 5694 3847 8686 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% B3. More\ less likely to vote for party committed to increasing access to quality affordable child care and early learning More likely to vote 5924 3057 2867 1010 1418 1586 1910 4128 1795 3756 2168 2579 3344 2094 1289 2541 for party 32% 34% 31% 45% 43% 32% 25% 31% 35% 34% 30% 43% 27% 37% 34% 29% Less likely to vote 1116 608 507 261 288 288 278 793 323 652 464 481 634 460 302 353 for party 6% 7% 5% 12% 9% 6% 4% 6% 6% 6% 6% 8% 5% 8% 8% 4% Not influence vote 8917 4459 4458 680 1025 2330 4882 6599 2318 5238 3679 2164 6753 2562 1767 4588 49% 50% 48% 30% 31% 46% 63% 50% 45% 48% 50% 36% 55% 45% 46% 53% Don't know 2272 777 1495 280 532 829 631 1602 670 1276 996 785 1486 579 489 1204 12% 9% 16% 13% 16% 16% 8% 12% 13% 12% 14% 13% 12% 10% 13% 14% TOTALS 18228 8901 9327 2230 3263 5033 7702 13122 5106 10922 7306 6010 12218 5694 3847 8686 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

GALAXY RESEARCH - 26/29 MAY 2016 GALAXY RESEARCH JOB:160503OB TABLE 10 Banner 2 *BY* B3. More\ less likely to vote for party committed to increasing access to quality affordable child care and early learning PAGE 10 BASE: WGHT SAMPLE (000s) WEIGHTS: Age/Sex/Area State Capital City Houshold Income Total NSW Vic/Tas Qld SA WA Yes No < $50K $50K- $100K+ $99K RESPONDENTS 1000 329 280 198 101 92 662 338 372 308 191 WGHT SAMPLE (000s) 18228 6233 5049 3652 1389 1905 11529 6699 6803 5568 3456 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% B3. More\ less likely to vote for party committed to increasing access to quality affordable child care and early learning More likely to vote 5924 2120 1543 1276 501 482 3930 1994 1875 1867 1523 for party 32% 34% 31% 35% 36% 25% 34% 30% 28% 34% 44% Less likely to vote 1116 339 386 280 70 41 674 442 344 504 126 for party 6% 5% 8% 8% 5% 2% 6% 7% 5% 9% 4% Not influence vote 8917 2978 2341 1856 632 1110 5247 3670 3645 2588 1537 49% 48% 46% 51% 45% 58% 46% 55% 54% 46% 44% Don't know 2272 796 778 240 186 271 1679 593 939 609 270 12% 13% 15% 7% 13% 14% 15% 9% 14% 11% 8% TOTALS 18228 6233 5049 3652 1389 1905 11529 6699 6803 5568 3456 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

GALAXY RESEARCH - 26/29 MAY 2016 GALAXY RESEARCH JOB:160503OB TABLE 11 Banner 3 *BY* B3. More\ less likely to vote for party committed to increasing access to quality affordable child care and early learning PAGE 11 BASE: WGHT SAMPLE (000s) WEIGHTS: Age/Sex/Area Male Age Female Age Total 18-24 25-34 35-49 50+ 18-24 25-34 35-49 50+ RESPONDENTS 1000 58 89 141 212 60 90 140 210 WGHT SAMPLE (000s) 18228 1134 1619 2470 3678 1096 1644 2563 4024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% B3. More\ less likely to vote for party committed to increasing access to quality affordable child care and early learning More likely to vote 5924 586 662 848 961 423 756 738 950 for party 32% 52% 41% 34% 26% 39% 46% 29% 24% Less likely to vote 1116 154 157 160 138 107 131 129 140 for party 6% 14% 10% 6% 4% 10% 8% 5% 3% Not influence vote 8917 337 590 1199 2333 343 435 1131 2549 49% 30% 36% 49% 63% 31% 26% 44% 63% Don't know 2272 57 210 264 247 223 322 565 385 12% 5% 13% 11% 7% 20% 20% 22% 10% TOTALS 18228 1134 1619 2470 3678 1096 1644 2563 4024 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

GALAXY RESEARCH - 26/29 MAY 2016 GALAXY RESEARCH JOB:160503OB TABLE 12 Voting Intention PAGE 12 *BY* B3. More\ less likely to vote for party committed to increasing access to quality affordable child care and early learning BASE: WGHT SAMPLE (000s) WEIGHTS: Age/Sex/Area Voting Intention Total Labor Coalition Green RESPONDENTS 1000 311 302 96 WGHT SAMPLE (000s) 18228 5638 5628 1740 100% 100% 100% 100% B3. More\ less likely to vote for party committed to increasing access to quality affordable child care and early learning More likely to vote 5924 2375 1430 756 for party 32% 42% 25% 43% Less likely to vote 1116 322 350 99 for party 6% 6% 6% 6% Not influence vote 8917 2440 3453 699 49% 43% 61% 40% Don't know 2272 502 396 186 12% 9% 7% 11% TOTALS 18228 5638 5628 1740 100% 100% 100% 100%

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