Guardian Essential poll shows record low Australian interest in Melbourne Cup
Briefing by News4U · First published
The Guardian Essential poll of 1,003 Australians found just 9% expressed high interest in the Melbourne Cup, down 7 points from 2025, while 68% reported low or no interest, up 12 points from last year and the highest on record since 2022. [1]
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- Guardian Essential poll: record number of Australians are turning their backs on the Melbourne Cup
The Guardian · · Full text