Labor, the Coalition and the Greens support the concept of high-speed rail linking Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, as well as regional areas in between. The parties disagree on whether the project should be a current priority and whether it should be financed federally or by the states.
72% Yes |
28% No |
65% Yes |
17% No |
4% Yes, but only if it's a cross country system linking all states |
11% No, but possibly later when it's affordable |
1% Yes, but only linking major western cities |
|
1% Yes, if it is a Hyperloop |
See how support for each position on “High Speed Rail” has changed over time for 110k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “High Speed Rail” has changed over time for 110k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8GQNTRS4yrs4Y
The government should improve all public transport as a means of abolishing private transport. Public transport should be efficient and free
@9CT7Z6Z9mos9MO
Yes, and keep it nationalized.
@9CF7S5S10mos10MO
I support any line of rail network, underground system, monorail, above ground, intercity, even reinstating tramlines, so yes they should
@962KL2Y1yr1Y
Yes, where it is profitable, and in a few other limited but important places to prevent high amounts of debt in the railroad industry
@992LLJK1yr1Y
Yes, upgrading infrastructure is important.
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