The big tune-out: few Australians follow politics closely, Guardian Essential poll shows

Just 15% of voters are watching events in Canberra intently - and 15% have no interest at all

Australians are largely tuned out of federal politics, with the latest Guardian Essential poll suggesting only 15% are following events in Canberra closely.

A further 15% of the sample professed absolutely no interest in politics at all, with the rest casual consumers of national affairs.