Street poll: More funds for roads or public transport?

Worsening congestion in south-east Queensland is a matter of great concern to road users, with pressure on the government to build more roads. But many believe funds are better spent on improved public transport facilities. We asked people in Brisbane their opinion. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart  Read More

Street poll: Do football players get away with bad behavior?

The off-field behavior of footballers came under scrutiny again over the weekend when another rugby league player was involved in a violent incident. Do modern day footballers get away with too much? We went to Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall to ask the people if they think football players get away with bad behaviour. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart  Read More

Street poll: Are you for or against same-sex marriage?

Same-sex marriage has hit the headlines again, with the Federal Government backing away from a plan to give Territory governments the right to make laws in this area. We asked people in Queen Street Mall what they thought. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart  Read More

Street poll: Will the carbon tax affect your vote?

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has reversed an election campaign promise and stirred up fierce opposition with her planned carbon tax. But others have welcomed the plan. We asked people in Brisbane if the tax would change their vote. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart  Read More

Street poll: How have the recent disasters affected you?

The opening months of 2011 have brought a series of unexpected natural disasters. Floods in Queensland, Cyclone Yasi and the Christchurch earthquake have caused death and destruction, impacting heavily on hundreds of thousands of people. We asked people in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall how the disasters have affected them. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart  Read More

Street poll: What did you think of the Oscars?

With the US film industry’s annual Academy Awards having their big event last night, we asked Brisbane people whether they watched the telecast of the ceremony – and what they thought of it. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart  Read More

Street poll: Should plastic bags be banned?

While other states have either banned plastic bags or forced charges at retail outlets to discourage their use, Queensland has only voluntary restrictions. The Greens say Australians use 7 billion plastic bags a year, many of which harm the environment. We asked the people of Brisbane whether action should be taken on plastic bags in this state. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart  Read More

Street poll: Should Anna Bligh be a cover girl?

Natural disasters have marked the start of 2011, with Queensland Premier Anna Bligh earning praise for her leadership of support and recovery operations. But her glamorous appearance on the cover of March’s issue of the Australian Women’s Weekly has sparked controversy, with attacks from political opponents who said it was poorly timed. We asked people in Queen Street Mall what they thought. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart  Read More