The exclusive findings highlight public support for politicians to speak out against the party line when they feel strongly on big issues.
The survey highlights public support for Labor politicians to speak out against the party line when they feel strongly on big issues.
When asked about the international debate on the issue, 30 per cent of voters agreed that Australia should not recognise Palestine until there was a peaceful two-state solution with Israel, while 22 per cent said Australia should recognise Palestine sooner and 18 per cent said neither option was acceptable. Another 29 per cent were undecided.
In the next question, the survey gave respondents the wording of a government motion that supported the recognition of Palestine as part of a peace process in support of a two-state solution and an enduring peace.On this question, 32 per cent agreed and 27 per cent disagreed, while 41 per cent were unsure.
“Witnessing our government’s indifference to the greatest injustice of our times makes me question the direction the party is taking.”
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