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Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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Answer Overview

Response rates from 397k Australia voters.

78%
Yes
22%
No
69%
Yes
18%
No
5%
Yes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions
2%
No, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending
4%
Yes, and provide more free public transportation
1%
No, we have more important issues that need funding
0%
No, and we should privatize more public transportation services
0%
No, and we should reduce current spending

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @B27XB5T answered…1yr1Y

I think there should be a 3 level subsidy scheme. Welfare recipients & students, minimum wage earners, rich people. Maybe they could have a system that works similar to rent control.

 @9WCFZWManswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, fix the vline please

 @9W966JLanswered…2yrs2Y

No, we should look for more effective solutions with the current budget

 @9VWLG97answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, make public transport more affordable and more environmental friendly

 @BDJYVXManswered…1mo1MO

50c fares and minimum spending and cut excess waste and put it where needed

 @BDJXZ9Lanswered…1mo1MO

Yes, but more increase toward regional transport solutions

 @BDH6LJFanswered…1mo1MO

build a national high speed rail system

 @BDGNHY3answered…2mos2MO

Build a High speed rail system connecting Australia

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iSideWith. (2026). “Should the government increase spending on public transportation?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 25, 2026, from https://australia.isidewith.com/polls/3290645756

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