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Our post-budget public opinion analysis has been featured in @FinancialReview.

The research found changes to neg. gearing, capital gains tax & trusts are among least supported measures. Many less headline grabbing measures do receive community support. https://t.co/6aIhj5uTgo

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With the backing of @CCI_WA, we conducted research across WA capturing community sentiment on the importance of maintaining the current GST arrangements & the broader economic implications for the state. The West Australian reported on the findings: https://t.co/SvexBHlzco

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The latest True Issues report highlights a clear challenge for policy makers: the 2026 Federal Budget has landed poorly overall, despite strong support for many of its individual measures.

Read the analysis: https://t.co/DFh72bnLIJ

#JWSResearch #AusPol #TrueIssues

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How is the Royal Commission’s interim report likely landing with Australians?

Our research explores public reaction, including levels of trust, expectations of institutions and what people want to see next.

https://t.co/fjfLNr5a37

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JWS Research has been appointed to the Queensland Market & Social Research Services Panel.

We’re proud to support Queensland Government agencies with clear, defensible insights that inform policy, programs and community outcomes.

Looking forward to the work ahead.

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Our work w/ @RBAinfo has given some telling insights. Just 13% of consumers say they're always told about card surcharges, while 76% would prefer to see surcharging stop. This has helped inform the RBA’s Review of Merchant Card Payment Costs & Surcharging: https://t.co/Y5WzJWkLpk

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It’s always excellent to see high calibre recognition of the role that community facing research plays in illuminating the national economic debate and informing decision makers.

Read AFR article here: https://t.co/bMZrt8anHz or view keynote speech here: https://t.co/FeYOQ4KM6n

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Here's the latest #TrueIssues, our ongoing national survey tracking what matters most to Australians. For leaders in policy, communications & advocacy, this provides insights into how Aussies are thinking now.

Read: https://t.co/PE56SBrFyN

#JWSResearch #PublicOpinion #AusPol

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Social cohesion doesn’t fracture overnight. The warning signs often appear in the data long before events hit the headlines.

In this AFR op-ed, JWS Research’s John Scales and Tom Cameron reflect on what Australians were telling us well before Bondi: https://t.co/NEH6OXYBFL

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We’re proud to celebrate some internal promotions at JWS Research.

👏 Congrats to:

* Olivia Dimmack – Senior Account Manager
* Yuqi Amanda Guo – Data Executive
* Loan Do – Research Executive
* Cassandra Marks – Senior Account Manager
* Finn Sargentson – Research Executive

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Aussies are entering summer feeling the pinch. #TrueIssues 39 and our special report on social cohesion show cost of living, housing affordability & energy prices remain top concerns, with rising anxiety on social cohesion & the economy. Read: https://t.co/EHFyarqiGG

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We’re proud to have two #JWSResearch team members recognised as contenders for Rookie of the Year in #TheResearchSociety’s 2025 Research Awards.

Congrats to Amanda Guo and Iuditar Perera and best of luck for the award announcements on 25 Nov!

#ResearchExcellence #FutureTalent

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📊 The missing piece in the budget debate?

👉 Read the full article to learn how objective community research can become a strategic lever in fiscal-management and public-policy communications: https://t.co/j9pT4Bpp0H

#JWSResearch #communityresearch #auspol #publicpolicy

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#JWSResearch is proud to support the #McKinnonPrize in Political Leadership, recognising those driving positive change in Australian public life. John Scales was honoured to serve on the nominating committee. Congrats to this year’s recipients: https://t.co/PRpOdluwwM

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📊 Queenslanders back mining and support collaboration - read more about our findings on the #JWSResearch website 👉https://t.co/FGGXALRvWZ

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Tom Dusevic reported on our special True Issues research findings in the Weekend Australian in the context of the ongoing fiscal debate.

📰Read more [paywall]: https://t.co/I6ulhCOTKu

#TrueIssues #AusPol #Research #PublicOpinion #Budget

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True Issues 38 shows cost of living still Australia's #1 concern, with housing moving into 2nd place. A special release report also captures public views in the wake of the Fed Govt’s Economic Reform Roundtable to help guide the policy debate ahead.

https://t.co/vrilByINIe

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We worked with the Brewers Association of Australia, Spirits & Cocktails Australia and Australian Grape & Wine to conduct an independent audit on industry efforts to prevent alcohol marketing from being accessed by minors on social media.

Media Release: https://t.co/C0nXj7wvtw

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The work we did with McKinnon ahead of the Canberra Roundtable shows a key point in today’s tax debate: Australians want reforms that deliver efficiency & sustainability—and for the Albanese govt to look beyond pre-election promises.

https://t.co/2Niid2Ppds

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💫 Congratulations to Iuditar Perera and Loan Do for being named finalists in the 2025 #ResearchGotTalent comp. Their topic, ‘Can AI Understand Me?’, explores young people’s attitudes towards AI chatbots for mental health self-care.

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