2022 - YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE - WHAT ARE WOMEN THINKING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AHEAD OF THE NEXT FEDERAL ELECTION?

What are you thinking about climate change? Will it affect the way you vote in the next federal election? Whatever your age, whatever you think, wherever you are in Australia, please will you do our survey? Your voice is so important.

All responses will be anonymous. We’re so appreciative of you taking the time to complete this survey.

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* 1. Please tell us your postcode.

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* 2. What is your age bracket?

Below 18

18-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70-79

80 or over

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* 3. How concerned are you about the impacts of climate change?

Extremely concerned

Concerned

Slightly concerned

Not concerned at all

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* 4. Which of the following do you believe to be impacts of climate change happening now in Australia? (Mark all that apply)

Larger, more damaging and frequent bushfires

More frequent and/or severe droughts

Threats to food availability and rising costs due to changing weather patterns

Rising sea levels and coastal erosion driving people away from where they live

More frequent and/or more dangerous storms and cyclones

Increased frequency and/or intensity of flooding

Health impacts, including deaths, caused by heatwaves

Health impacts from the spread of diseases (e.g. spread of mosquito borne diseases)

Damage to the Great Barrier Reef and other coral reefs around Australia

Species extinctions and loss of native habitat

I'm not sure

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 5. When you consider your own life, have you, your family members or friends been affected by any of the following? Mark all that apply.

Bushfires, including severe bushfires or fires outside the usual season

Longer or more severe droughts

Food shortages due to changing weather patterns

Rising cost of food as it becomes more difficult to grow

More frequent or intense storms and/or cyclones

More frequent or worse flooding

Discomfort from heatwaves or record breaking hot temperatures

Health impacts caused by heatwaves or record breaking hot temperatures

Rising electricity bills because of increased need for heating and cooling at home

Damage to your house or property due to climate/weather extremes

Worry or anxiety about climate change and the future

I/We haven't been impacted in any way

Other (please let us know)

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* 6. Which of the following actions have you taken as a result of concern about climate change? Mark all that apply.

Switched bank accounts, moved superannuation and/or other money into ethical options

Considered moving or have moved due to being in an area affected by climate change

Considered the environmental factors when choosing to rent or buy a home/apartment or have made adjustments to the house or property you currently live to accommodate the effects of climate change

Reduced red meat consumption or became a vegetarian/vegan

Reduced household consumption to reduce waste and recycle more

Cut back on my food waste

Changed my shopping habits to consume less

Put solar panels on my roof

Contacted decision makers (i.e. local politicians, CEO's of corporations or brands) to urge faster action on climate change

Changed careers or brought my environmental concerns into my professional work

Joined a local group speaking out for faster action on climate change from their local member of parliament

Changed my vote to a party because they had stronger policies to tackle climate change

I haven't made any lifestyle decisions based on climate change

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Thinking about children alive today and the world that they and future generations will inherit, how do you feel about the following statements?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I worry for their future and well being in a world increasingly under stress from climate change.	I worry for their future and well being in a world increasingly under stress from climate change. Strongly Agree	I worry for their future and well being in a world increasingly under stress from climate change. Agree	I worry for their future and well being in a world increasingly under stress from climate change. Neutral	I worry for their future and well being in a world increasingly under stress from climate change. Disagree	I worry for their future and well being in a world increasingly under stress from climate change. Strongly Disagree
I am optimistic that they will live in a world where humans have stopped pollution and reduced the risks of climate change.	I am optimistic that they will live in a world where humans have stopped pollution and reduced the risks of climate change. Strongly Agree	I am optimistic that they will live in a world where humans have stopped pollution and reduced the risks of climate change. Agree	I am optimistic that they will live in a world where humans have stopped pollution and reduced the risks of climate change. Neutral	I am optimistic that they will live in a world where humans have stopped pollution and reduced the risks of climate change. Disagree	I am optimistic that they will live in a world where humans have stopped pollution and reduced the risks of climate change. Strongly Disagree
I worry about the fate of children in poorer nations who might not have the same resources to deal with the problems as we do in Australia.	I worry about the fate of children in poorer nations who might not have the same resources to deal with the problems as we do in Australia. Strongly Agree	I worry about the fate of children in poorer nations who might not have the same resources to deal with the problems as we do in Australia. Agree	I worry about the fate of children in poorer nations who might not have the same resources to deal with the problems as we do in Australia. Neutral	I worry about the fate of children in poorer nations who might not have the same resources to deal with the problems as we do in Australia. Disagree	I worry about the fate of children in poorer nations who might not have the same resources to deal with the problems as we do in Australia. Strongly Disagree
I care deeply and will do everything I can to speak out for children here now and in future generations.	I care deeply and will do everything I can to speak out for children here now and in future generations. Strongly Agree	I care deeply and will do everything I can to speak out for children here now and in future generations. Agree	I care deeply and will do everything I can to speak out for children here now and in future generations. Neutral	I care deeply and will do everything I can to speak out for children here now and in future generations. Disagree	I care deeply and will do everything I can to speak out for children here now and in future generations. Strongly Disagree
I don't think they will be impacted by climate change beyond normal seasonal and weather patterns.	I don't think they will be impacted by climate change beyond normal seasonal and weather patterns. Strongly Agree	I don't think they will be impacted by climate change beyond normal seasonal and weather patterns. Agree	I don't think they will be impacted by climate change beyond normal seasonal and weather patterns. Neutral	I don't think they will be impacted by climate change beyond normal seasonal and weather patterns. Disagree	I don't think they will be impacted by climate change beyond normal seasonal and weather patterns. Strongly Disagree

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* 8. If you have been planning to start a family or considering having more children, which of the following statements reflects your views:

I am reconsidering having children or more children because I am increasingly worried that if I do, they will face an unsafe future from climate change.

I plan to have children but worry about the dangers of climate change for my children and will raise them to be environmentally conscious and to have a small footprint on the planet.

Climate change won't factor into whether or not I have children, that is a decision I will base on other factors in my life.

None of the above is applicable to someone my age / where I'm at in life.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Can you let us know how important these issues are for you:

	Extremely important	Important	Not important	I'm not sure
Stopping the Adani coal mine from being built	Stopping the Adani coal mine from being built Extremely important	Stopping the Adani coal mine from being built Important	Stopping the Adani coal mine from being built Not important	Stopping the Adani coal mine from being built I'm not sure
Stopping all new coal mines from being built in Australia	Stopping all new coal mines from being built in Australia Extremely important	Stopping all new coal mines from being built in Australia Important	Stopping all new coal mines from being built in Australia Not important	Stopping all new coal mines from being built in Australia I'm not sure
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef from coral bleaching	Protecting the Great Barrier Reef from coral bleaching Extremely important	Protecting the Great Barrier Reef from coral bleaching Important	Protecting the Great Barrier Reef from coral bleaching Not important	Protecting the Great Barrier Reef from coral bleaching I'm not sure
Prioritising investment in products and jobs in clean, green industries to replace fossil fuels in our economy	Prioritising investment in products and jobs in clean, green industries to replace fossil fuels in our economy Extremely important	Prioritising investment in products and jobs in clean, green industries to replace fossil fuels in our economy Important	Prioritising investment in products and jobs in clean, green industries to replace fossil fuels in our economy Not important	Prioritising investment in products and jobs in clean, green industries to replace fossil fuels in our economy I'm not sure
Developing a coordinated national strategy to transition Australia to renewable energy as soon as possible	Developing a coordinated national strategy to transition Australia to renewable energy as soon as possible Extremely important	Developing a coordinated national strategy to transition Australia to renewable energy as soon as possible Important	Developing a coordinated national strategy to transition Australia to renewable energy as soon as possible Not important	Developing a coordinated national strategy to transition Australia to renewable energy as soon as possible I'm not sure

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* 10. When it comes to the cost of climate change action, which of the following statements best represent how you feel?

It will be more cost-effective for the Government to invest in post-carbon strategies now, than to wait for greater Climate Change impacts.

The Government is investing enough to address Climate Change.

The private sector should be incentivised to shift towards renewable and regenerative industries.

Government policies that support investment into carbon free industries should be prioritised.

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* 11. When thinking about the next federal election, which one of the following most accurately reflects your priorities? A candidate or Party that promises:

Climate action measures to ramp up Australia's pollution reduction 2030 targets, increasing renewable energy and phasing out the burning of coal, oil and gas.

Climate change will not be a factor in deciding how I vote at the next federal election.

To end action on climate change, such as withdrawing from Australia's international commitments, scaling back renewable energy and maintaining or increasing the use of fossil fuels.

None of the above are relevant to me.

Other (please specify)

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* 12. At the next Federal Election, how important is it for you to vote for:

	extremely important	important	not that important
a candidate who belongs to a well-established political party	a candidate who belongs to a well-established political party extremely important	a candidate who belongs to a well-established political party important	a candidate who belongs to a well-established political party not that important
a candidate who will represent your views & values when they themselves vote in Canberra	a candidate who will represent your views & values when they themselves vote in Canberra extremely important	a candidate who will represent your views & values when they themselves vote in Canberra important	a candidate who will represent your views & values when they themselves vote in Canberra not that important
a political party you or your family have always voted for	a political party you or your family have always voted for extremely important	a political party you or your family have always voted for important	a political party you or your family have always voted for not that important

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* 13. Optional. However you answered Q12, could you share 'Why' with us?

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We’re going to release the aggregated results of this survey to the media. If you would be happy to be contacted about your response, please leave us your name and contact number.

Name

Contact number

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Do you have any other thoughts on climate change and the upcoming election or on any of the above questions that you want to let us know about? Tell us about your experience of climate impacts, or your worries, hopes, choices and actions or anything else you feel is missing from this survey.

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* 1. Please tell us your postcode.

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* 2. What is your age bracket?

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* 3. How concerned are you about the impacts of climate change?

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* 4. Which of the following do you believe to be impacts of climate change happening now in Australia? (Mark all that apply)

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* 5. When you consider your own life, have you, your family members or friends been affected by any of the following? Mark all that apply.

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* 6. Which of the following actions have you taken as a result of concern about climate change? Mark all that apply.

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* 7. Thinking about children alive today and the world that they and future generations will inherit, how do you feel about the following statements?

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* 8. If you have been planning to start a family or considering having more children, which of the following statements reflects your views:

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* 9. Can you let us know how important these issues are for you:

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* 10. When it comes to the cost of climate change action, which of the following statements best represent how you feel?

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* 11. When thinking about the next federal election, which one of the following most accurately reflects your priorities? A candidate or Party that promises:

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* 12. At the next Federal Election, how important is it for you to vote for:

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* 13. Optional. However you answered Q12, could you share 'Why' with us?

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* 14. Optional We’re going to release the aggregated results of this survey to the media. If you would be happy to be contacted about your response, please leave us your name and contact number.

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* 16. OptionalIf you would also like to be emailed our survey results please leave your email address below.

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We’re going to release the aggregated results of this survey to the media. If you would be happy to be contacted about your response, please leave us your name and contact number.

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