ANU Poll 2014: Indigenous Affairs

This poll is the eighteenth in an ongoing series of polls being undertaken by the Social Research Centre for the ANU. Their purpose is to assess Australians' opinions on important and topical issues, with an emphasis on international comparisons. These polls are typically conducted three times a year, or about every four months. Some questions appear in every poll in order to provide information about changes in opinion over time; the majority of questions appear in one poll only. This research is used to inform public debate and policy about issues affecting Australia.

The main focus of this poll was on indigenous affairs, in particular peoples’ thoughts about issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Variables include opinions about the way Australia is heading; the biggest problems facing Australia today; opinions about Aboriginal land rights and Native Title, government, disadvantage, assimilation. Background variables include gender, age, household composition, country of birth, highest level of education, employment status and income. This research is used to inform public debate and policy about issues affecting Australia.