Half the population think government should prioritise reviewing wages when it announces 2023 budget measures later on Monday, according to a public perception survey. Controlling food prices and property prices and the revision of tax bands should also be prioritised, according to the survey. And 42% said they want to see the government better control public spending and prioritise the environment. These indicators emerged from the 2023 Malta Budget Public Perception Survey, presented by Malta Survey, to identify the public needs and sentiments prior to the budget being presented by the government. Malta Survey is a project by consultancy firm IDEA Group. The online survey was carried out between October 4 and 16. The sample consisted of 1,611 participants, between the ages of 18 and 50, composed of 60.5% females and 38.4% males. 1.1% opted not to disclose their gender. The sampled cohort can be described as being average to above average income earners making between €20,000 to €40,000 a year, with post-secondary level education. The majority of participants claimed four categoric roles, including managerial, professional as well as skilled and clerical. Improved...
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