As Parliament hears from AI experts this week, what do everyday Australians think and what are their priorities? Read our True Issues survey and analysis below. Get in touch for a briefing. jwsresearch.com/ai-and-techn…

The RBA's decision today is a consequential one. Economic sentiment is at net -40, the weakest in 13 years of True Issues, yet Australians rate their own situation slightly positively. John Scales spoke with the AFR's Michael Read on why both matter. afr.com/policy/economy/only-…

Our research shows as cost of living has become a priority, concern about climate change has fallen. @FinancialReview analysed how often climate change is mentioned in Fed Parliament. JWS Research's John Scales spoke about what may be driving the shift. afr.com/policy/energy-and-cl…

What matters most to younger Australians?​ ​ Understanding where different generations align, and where they differ, is critical for governments, businesses and organisations engaging with Australians.​ ​ jwsresearch.com/cost-of-livi… ​ #TrueIssues #JWSResearch

Cost of living continues to dominate Australia's issue landscape.​ ​ Which issues are rising? Which are falling? And what do these changes tell us about the national mood?​ ​ Download the latest True Issues report for the full picture: jwsresearch.com/cost-of-livi… ​ #TrueIssues

Latest True Issues data shows that 45% of Australians place hospitals & healthcare in their top 5 issues requiring greater Govt attention.​ Learn how Aussies are prioritising healthcare alongside cost of living, housing, the economy & other key issues: ​ jwsresearch.com/cost-of-livi…

Half of Australians rank housing supply and affordability among their top five issues requiring greater government attention.​ ​ But where does housing sit alongside cost of living, health, the economy and other national priorities?​ jwsresearch.com/cost-of-livi… ​ #TrueIssues

JWS Research was featured in this recent @POLITICO article looking at public attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI) in Australia. Read more: politico.com/news/2026/08/20… #JWSResearch #PublicOpinion #ArtificialIntelligence #Research

Our work for the @RBAinfo, among other evidence, has informed our analytical piece - good community research insights can be an integral component of helping Australia rediscover how to make the tough policy calls that build a better economic future. jwsresearch.com/public-attit…

The migration debate is often framed as being about numbers. Our research suggests it's also about confidence. When voters lose confidence that govts can solve complex issues, support for simple solutions tends to grow. Founder John Scales feat. in AFR: afr.com/politics/federal/the…

Thanks to Andrew Burrell and @RioTinto for the front-row seats at this week’s Melbourne Mining Club lunch. Great to hear the inside story on Rio Tinto’s iron ore business from Matthew Holcz, Rio Tinto’s Chief Executive Iron Ore. #RioTinto #MelbourneMiningClub

The research we conduct for the Reserve Bank is among the most important work we do, helping inform decisions that affect every Australian household, worker and business. RBA research: rba.gov.au/publications/bull… AFR’s economics editor John Kehoe’s coverage: afr.com/policy/economy/infla…

A new JWS Research survey of 1,000 Victorian voters found strong support for energy choice & an ongoing role for natural gas. The research was conducted on behalf of @au_energy_prod & feat. in the Herald Sun: heraldsun.com.au/news/victor… #AustralianEnergyProducers #NaturalGas #auspol

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. afr.com/politics/federal/bud…

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: thewest.com.au/politics/fede…

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: jwsresearch.com/true-issues-… #JWSResearch #AusPol #TrueIssues

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. jwsresearch.com/how-does-the…

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.

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: rba.gov.au/payments-and-infr…

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: afr.com/business-summit/rba-… or view keynote speech here: youtube.com/watch?v=LWzvE_Hf…