AFR / Freshwater Strategy Poll | Queensland Voter Insights
Ahead of the Queensland State Election on October 26, the latest AFR/Freshwater Strategy Poll shows the Liberal National Party, led by David Crisafulli, on track to defeat three-term Queensland Labor Government, led by drop-in Premier Steven Miles. As with the most recent AFR/Freshwater Strategy Federal Poll, the cost of living is the number one concern […]
Leo Shanahan joins Sharri Markson on Sky News to discuss the latest AFR/Freshwater Strategy Poll and “super-issues” around the next federal election.
Leo Shanahan, Director at Freshwater Strategy, appeared on Sky News with Sharri Markson earlier this week to run through the latest Freshwater/AFR poll, highlighting the Coalition’s climb toward the prospect of a minority government. Leo and Sharri discuss the “super issue” around the next federal election as cost-of-living and housing become the major concerns between […]
Leo Shanahan and Jimmy Smith discuss the Australian Sports Broadcast Landscape following the NRL Expansion Bid Process
Speaking on The Jimmy Smith Show last week, Freshwater Strategy Director Leo Shanahan and Jimmy discuss the variety of implications set to follow the NRL’s announcement of its 18th franchise in October. Shanahan emphasised how leadership changes within an already competitive environment may add a layer of complexity as to how broadcasting deals evolve. Watch […]
AFR / Freshwater Strategy Federal Poll | September 2024
As the cost of living continues to weigh heavily on Labor’s approval with voters, the Coalition has expanded its lead in key areas such as managing the economy, taxation, and government spending, according to the latest AFR/Freshwater Strategy Poll. Both major political party leaders have seen a decline in net approval ratings since August 2024, […]
The West Australian / Freshwater Strategy Poll | Insights
New polling by Freshwater Strategy, commissioned exclusively for The West Australian, show there is widespread concern with the rising cost of living, on both a state and national scale. Despite these economic pressures, WA Labor Premier Roger Cook continues to hold the highest favourability rating among state leaders. Freshwater Strategy conducted the poll of 1,045 […]
Freshwater Strategy Expands into London
Freshwater Strategy is pleased to announce expansion of its operations into the United Kingdom after back-to-back years of strong growth in Australia. The new office, on Albemarle Street, Mayfair, will open on Monday, 9 September 2024. Freshwater is experiencing strong demand for its research and advisory services internationally and will leverage existing and new opportunities with […]
AFR / Freshwater Strategy Federal Poll: August 2024 Insights
The latest Australian Financial Review/Freshwater Strategy poll indicates a deepening pessimism among voters, who are increasingly concerned about the country’s direction and doubtful about the prospects for economic improvement. With the election no more than 278 days away, the Coalition holds a 51-49 two-party preferred lead over Labor for the second successive month. Despite this […]
Henry Jackson Society: ‘Decreasing Rare Earths Dependency: How the Five Eyes Alliance Can Minimise Rare Earths Trading Risk with China’
Freshwater Strategy is proud to have partnered with The Henry Jackson Society to produce its latest research report, Decreasing Rare Earths Dependency: How the Five Eyes Alliance Can Minimise Rare Earths Trading Risk with China. The report, led by Dr Helena Ivanov explores strategies for Five Eyes nations to mitigate the growing dominance of China […]
AFR / Freshwater Strategy Federal Poll: July 2024 Insights
The latest AFR / Freshwater Strategy poll underscores a shift in voter sentiment, marking the first instance since the last federal election where the Coalition has gained a lead in the popular vote. Voter priorities remain similar to those identified in the June AFR / Freshwater poll, with the rising cost of living a dominant […]
Leo Shanahan discusses public support for nuclear energy on Sky News with Sharri Markson
Leo Shanahan, director of Freshwater Strategy, appeared on Sky News with Sharri Markson last night to discuss the growing public support for nuclear energy, as indicated by the latest AFR / Freshwater Strategy Poll. “Compared to solar, gas is actually hugely popular as well – not as popular – but it is more popular now […]