Our latest Mood of the Nation report explores the views of more than 1,800 Australians, providing a snapshot of the national psyche following the 2025 Federal Election and amid significant global uncertainty.
With the Treasurer’s Productivity Roundtable looming, there is support for hip pocket reforms including lower income tax and wealth taxes.
Amid the global turmoil of the past few months, long-term economic pessimism continues to worsen and has fallen to a record low.
However, there is a rising belief that neither of the two major parties are best placed to manage this issue.
As nuclear debate takes a backseat in the post-election landscape, support for renewables continues to rise, with 58% of Australians feeling positive about the transition. There has been an up-tick in support for net zero, with nearly two thirds of Australians now supporting the 2030 and 2050 carbon emission targets.
On the international front, Australians are growing more wary of the Trump Administration and its perceived impact on security and trade in our region.
Contact us for more information about the full Mood of the Nation research report or if we can help you navigate community or stakeholder sentiment or expectations.
David Stolper, Partner, SEC Newgate Research – [email protected]
Sue Vercoe, Managing Partner, SEC Newgate Australia – [email protected]
Clint McGilvray, Partner, SEC Newgate Australia – [email protected]
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