A strong majority (85%) of Australians support federal laws protecting Australians from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity

(42% strongly support, 43% support). In comparison, just 10% oppose such laws (4% strongly oppose, 6% oppose).

Levels of support are strongest amongst those who intend to vote for the Greens (92% support) or the ALP (91% support), however the majority of coalition voters (83% support) also support federal laws protecting Australians from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Levels of support are slightly higher amongst females (87% support) than males (84% support), amongst white collar households (88% support) than blue collar households (82% support) and slightly higher amongst those who live in capitals cities (87% support) than those who live in regional Australia (83% support).

This study was conducted on the Galaxy Omnibus on the weekend of 12-14 June, 2009.