This paper reports on the results of a survey of 1500 Australian voters. They were asked a range of questions about digital regulation, in the context of anticipated reforms to the Privacy Act 1988. 

Findings indicated Australians are significantly anxious about a range of privacy and data protection issues. They strongly support the direction of the Privacy Act Review and would like to see reforms carried out within a year. A significant number of undecided voters noted they would consider privacy reforms in weighing up who to vote for in the next election.

Key findings

1. Australians are anxious about a range of privacy risks.
2. Australians specifically want reforms to privacy and data protection.
3. Australians are concerned about under-enforcement of unsafe and misleading content online.
4. Australians understand that choices need to be made about online regulation.
5. Australians want to see muscular enforcement and accountability measures over social media companies.
6. Meaningful tech regulation has compelling public support.
7. Demography matters, with support for regulation varying according to factors such as age and education.