In March 2001, some 59.9% of Tasmanians were concerned about environmental problems, compared to 62.2% of Australians.
Between 1992 and 2001, the proportion of Tasmanians concerned about environmental problems averaged 6.2% less than the proportion of Australians concerned about environmental problems (Source: Environmental Issues: People's Views and Practices (Cat. no. 4602.0)).
PERSONS CONCERNED ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS, Tasmania
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| 1992 | 1994 | 1996 | 1998 | 2001 |
| | | | | |
| % | % | % | % | % |
|
Concerned | 70.7 | 61.3 | 58.1 | 64.6 | 59.9 |
Not concerned | 28.2 | 37.0 | 41.0 | 34.2 | 35.9 |
Don't know | 1.1 | 1.7 | *0.8 | *1.2 | 4.2 |
Total | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
* estimate has a relative standard error of greater than 25% and should be used with caution
Source: Environmental Issues: People's Views and Practices (Cat. no. 4602.0). |