Table 6: Attitudes to economic protection by highest qualification

Per cent who strongly agree

or agree

Total sample

no post-school qualification

trade and other non- trade

undergrad. diploma or associate diploma

bachelor's degree or post graduate

(1) Continue tariffs

(2) Limit imports

(3) Stop foreigners buying land

57

70

48

56

70

50

60

77

51

62

68

40

49

59

41

Total in category

1,797

706

524

140

343

Notes: The respondents were offered the following statements and invited to say whether they 'strongly agree', 'agree', 'neither agree nor disagree', 'disagree', 'strongly disagree'.

(1) 'Australia should continue to use tariffs to protect its industry'.

(2) 'Australia should limit the import of foreign products in order to protect its national economy'.

(3) 'Foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in Australia'.