Guardian Essential poll: Only 29% of voters support more public funding of election candidates

Exclusive: Poll rings alarm bells as Albanese government eyes major electoral reforms amid weakening popularity with voters

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Less than a third of voters back increased public funding for political candidates to reduce reliance on donations, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll.

The poll of 1,150 respondents is a major warning to the Albanese government, which is considering increasing public funding as part of a significant suite of electoral reforms to be introduced by mid-year.

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Ensuring the content of political adverts is truthful (73%)

Real time reporting of donations to political parties (64%)

Caps on the value of donations companies or individuals can give to political parties (61%).