Perspectives on Climate Change and Govt. Response

What is the research study about?

You are invited to take part in this research study. The research study aims to gain an understanding of Australian’s changing attitudes towards climate change and investigate their response towards perceived government action.

Do I have to take part in this research study?

Participation in any research study is voluntary. If you do not want to take part, you do not have to.
If you decide you want to take part in the research study, you will be asked to:

* Read the information carefully (ask questions if necessary);
* Complete the online questionnaire.

What does participation in this research require, and are there any risks involved?

If you decide to take part in the research study, we will ask you to complete an online questionnaire. The questionnaire will ask you questions about your attitudes towards climate change and the federal government’s actions concerning climate change, as well as how this informs voting. It should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

We don’t expect this questionnaire to cause any harm or discomfort, however if you experience feelings of distress as a result of participation in this study you can let the research team know and they will provide you with assistance.

What are the possible benefits to participation?

We hope to use information we get from this research study to assess current federal government action involving climate change and inform future policy direction.

What will happen to information about me?

Submission of the online questionnaire is an indication of your consent. By clicking the ‘continue’ button you are providing your permission for the research team to collect and use information about you for the research study. Your data will be kept for a period of 7 years after the project’s completion. We will store information about you in a non-identifiable format.
Researchers at UNSW are required to store their any aggregated data in the UNSW data repository, this is a system called ResData. Once the aggregated data is deposited into this repository it will be retained in this system permanently. It will however be retained in a format where your identity will not be known.

What if I want to withdraw from the research study?

If you do consent to participate, you may withdraw at any time. You can do this by closing the questionnaire. If you withdraw from the research we will destroy any information that has already been collected. Once you have submitted the questionnaire however, we will not be able to withdraw your responses as the questionnaire is anonymous.

The information you provide is personal information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW). You have the right of access to personal information held about you by the University, the right to request correction and amendment of it, and the right to make a compliant about a breach of the Information Protection Principles as contained in the PPIP Act. Further information on how the University protects personal information is available in the UNSW Privacy Management Plan.

What should I do if I have further questions about my involvement in the research study?

If you require further information regarding this study or if you have any problems which may be related to your involvement in the study, you can contact the following member/s of the research team:
Name: Kate Finch
Telephone: 0435372696
Email: [email protected]

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.