AFR / Why did polls get Trump so wrong, again?

Last-minute polling in the Midwest swing states seem to have given a false impression of the strength of support for Kamala Harris. Dr Michael Turner – Pollster and strategist Although they did better than in 2016 and 2020, for a third time in a row, Donald Trump appears to have confounded US pollsters, who, it’s […]

State of Rugby Union: 2024 – Australia Report

Dear Australian Rugby fans, Thank you to all those who took part in the State of Rugby Union: 2024 survey. It is the first of its kind in Australia, and by contributing you have helped others see what fans actually think about the state of Australian Rugby, and what steps they believe need to be […]

State of Rugby Union Survey: 2024

This survey is now closed. Dear Australian Rugby fans, We are delighted to invite you to take part in Australia’s first ‘State of Rugby Union’ Survey. By conducting this research, we hope to collate data on how fans currently see the state of Australian Rugby, and what steps they believe should be taken to revitalise […]

Freshwater Strategy calls it right twice in one night, ‘Voice’ and NZ General Election

Highly accurate at two major elections Freshwater Strategy conducted polling ahead of the Voice referendum in Australia, and ahead of the 2023 New Zealand General Election. Polling results for both elections, held on 14th October 2023, were highly accurate, well within the margin of error for each poll. Results for the AFR/Freshwater Strategy poll on […]

Leo Shanahan talks Rugby on SEN’s Jimmy Smith Show

Listen to Freshwater Strategy Director, Leo Shanahan, talk to Sports Entertainment Network’s Jimmy Smith, about Rugby Australia’s failed private equity deal, outline pros and cons of the National Rugby League’s expansion options, and the NRL grand final this weekend. You can listen to the episode of The Jimmy Smith Show here.

Leo Shanahan features on SEN’s Jimmy Smith Show

Freshwater Strategy Director, Leo Shanahan, recently spoke to Sports Entertainment Network’s, Jimmy Smith about all things Rugby World Cup, private equity investment in Rugby Australia and the global leagues ripe for investment. You can listen to the episode of The Jimmy Smith Show here.

Viridios Carbon Market Report – Australia’s first survey of carbon market professionals

Following the implementation of the Chubb Review, and changes to the Safeguard Mechanism, Australia’s carbon market is continuing to develop at a rapid pace. To get an indication of how Australian businesses view the carbon market reforms and their industry’s decarbonisation progress, Viridios Capital commissioned Freshwater Strategy to conduct a survey among environmental and sustainability […]

Viridios Carbon Market Survey – FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions Who takes part in the poll?Anyone who works for medium of large businesses in Australia, and provides sustainability, ESG, or carbon management services, for all, or as part of the suite of services that they provide. I haven’t been invited – how can I take part?If you work in sustainability, ESG, or […]

AFR/Freshwater Strategy post-budget polling

One of Australia’s top Political Editors, The Australian Financial Review’s Phil Coorey, writes up his analysis of the latest AFR/Freshwater Strategy poll, conducted entirely after budget week. One year on from Labor’s Federal election victory, Coorey analyses the public opinion landscape, and voter feedback on proposals put forward from both parties during budget week. Coorey […]

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