The inquiry commissioned SEC Newgate to develop and deliver an online survey with a nationally representative sample of over 2,000 members of the Australian population aged 18+. Specific lines of enquiry in the survey included:
- People’s overall experience of the pandemic and the effects it had on various aspects of their lives
- Views on the Australian Government’s performance in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Communications and sources of information during the pandemic
- Perceptions of how different groups might respond in a similar future health emergency
The survey was conducted in June 2024. The report outlines the key findings from the research.