Hi ,
We’re very pleased to share with you the latest instalment in Neil Francis’ landmark Religiosity in Australia series on the role of religion in Australia and Australians’ relationship with faith.
Part 3 – Religion and politics –
provides a compelling, fresh picture of how religious Australians are likely to vote on a range of issues.
And it's not what most
politicians think!
Most politicians and their parties grossly overestimate the power of religion as a driver of Australians’ voting behaviour. The
report shows convincingly that what appears to be a 'religious vote' actually doesn't exist - voting behaviour is not driven by faith but by other factors, mostly economic.
The good news is Australians are becoming significantly more socially progressive, and this will make it difficult for social conservatives to win political power. Political parties with an overt religious flavour are very unlikely to win votes in Australia.