Cost of living and fixing aged care are top concerns as election nears, ANU poll shows

Six in ten people surveyed say the two issues are of most concern, followed by the Australian economy, healthcare costs and climate

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Reducing the cost of living and fixing the aged care system are voters' two top priorities for the 2022 federal election, according to a new Australian National University poll.

The survey of more than 3,500 people found those two issues transcended the political divide with more than 60% nominating them as top priorities, ranking ahead of issues of more concern to Coalition voters, including defence against terrorist attacks and reducing crime.

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