Crikey readers' survey 2022

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* 1. What single issue concerns you the most under this government?

China in our region

Climate change

Corruption and integrity

Housing inequality

Indigenous affairs

Inflation and cost of living

International affairs

Media ownership and diversity

Other (please specify)

From a survey last November, Crikey readers chose these issues as the most important in the lead-up to the election. How well do you think the new government has performed on each of these issues so far? Please rate the government's performance on the following pages.

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* 2. How well has the new government performed on China in our region?

Terribly

Neutral

Extremely well

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 3. How well has the new government performed on climate change?

Terribly

Neutral

Extremely well

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 4. How well has the new government performed on corruption and integrity?

Terribly

Neutral

Extremely well

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 5. How well has the new government performed on housing inequality?

Terribly

Neutral

Extremely well

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 6. How well has the new government performed on Indigenous affairs?

Terribly

Neutral

Extremely well

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 7. How well has the new government performed on inflation and cost of living?

Terribly

Neutral

Extremely well

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 8. How well has the new government performed on broad international affairs?

Terribly

Neutral

Extremely well

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 9. How well has the new government performed on media, media ownership and diversity?

Terribly

Neutral

Extremely well

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 10. Imagine you’re the editor of Crikey and you have a journalist on hand for the next week. What single thing would you have them investigate?

Which of the following statements best describes you?

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* 11. Since the election, across any news format (TV, radio, online, social media, etc…)

I’ve tried to keep myself more up to date by following more people, watching/listening to more news and/or subscribing to more news publications.

I have been less concerned with news overall and less likely to actively follow news online, on social media, or on TV or radio.

I engage with news exactly as I did before the election.

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* 12. Since the election, I feel that…

I’ve increased the amount of Crikey articles I read and feel that Crikey has been covering the new government well.

I’ve increased the amount of Crikey articles I read and feel that Crikey has NOT been covering the new government well.

I’ve decreased the amount of Crikey articles I read and feel that Crikey has been covering the new government well.

I’ve decreased the amount of Crikey articles I read and feel that Crikey has NOT been covering the new government well.

There's been no change to my Crikey reading.

Last few questions! In this section, you’ll help us get news and information to you in a way that serves you best.

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* 13. What kind of information best helps you understand this government and how it is responding to the issues you care about? Please rank from 1-5, 1 being the most helpful.

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* 14. How can we better get this type of information to you in a way that fits into your life and your habits? Please select all relevant answers.

Videos where journalists explain key news, analysis and investigation

A podcast where journalists discuss key news, analysis and investigation

Additional newsletters on specific topics (eg. a weekly newsletter of culture and arts, or international affairs)

A 'light' newsletter, with fewer stories chosen by our editors as particularly important

In-person or online events

Nothing, what you're doing is perfect

Other (please specify)

In the last survey, Crikey readers told us they wanted a podcast. If we were to launch a podcast, what would you like covered and what format would you prefer?

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* 15. If you could listen to a regular Crikey podcast, what would you like it to focus on?

Just federal politics

Federal, state and international politics

A broader mix of politics, investigation, arts and culture etc

Other (please specify)

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* 16. If you could listen to a regular Crikey podcast, what format would you prefer?

A short but frequent podcast that covers a single issue (eg. Daily 15-minute podcast on one single issue a day)

A short but frequent ‘news wrap’ podcast (eg. Daily 15-minute run-down of top stories)

A more in-depth podcast focusing on analysis published twice a week (eg. 2 x 30 minutes)

A more in-depth podcast focusing on analysis published once a week (eg. 1x 45 minutes–1 hour)

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Finally, we’re always looking to serve you better. If Crikey added additional coverage or a new section, which of the following would you most like to see added or increased? Please select as many as you like.

Arts and culture

Business

Cooking and food

Games, quizzes and puzzles

International affairs

Regional news

US-specific news

Sport

None, I think Crikey's coverage is good as-is

And just a few questions about who you are before you go.

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* 18. Are you currently a paying member of Crikey?

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 19. If no, have you ever been a paying Crikey member?

Yes

Prefer not to say

N/A

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* 20. If yes, how long have you been a member for?

Less than a year

1-2 years

3-5 years

5 years or longer

Prefer not to say

I'm not a member

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* 21. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Prefer not to say

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* 22. What gender best describes you?

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

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* 23. What state or territory do you live in?

ACT

NSW

Queensland

Tasmania

Victoria

Prefer not to say

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* 24. Would you be interested in doing a follow-up interview to help us gain more insignt into how we can best serve our readers? If yes, please leave your email in the box below.