2017
26 questions match this year
China
China as a military threat
Do you think it is likely or unlikely that China will become a military threat to Australia in the next 20 years?
China
China: economic partner or security threat
In your own view, is China more of an economic partner or more of a security threat to Australia?
Economy and trade
Economic optimism
Overall, how optimistic are you about Australia’s economic performance in the world over the next five years?
Countries and world leaders
Feelings towards other nations
This year’s Lowy Institute feelings thermometer includes nineteen countries and territories, as well as the European Union and United Nations.
Safety and threats
Threats to Australia's vital interests
Do you see the following possible threat as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat to Australia's vital interests in the next ten years?
Countries and world leaders
Trust in global powers
How much do you trust the following countries to act responsibly in the world?
United States
US alliance: importance to Australia’s security
How important is our alliance relationship with the United States for Australia’s security?
Countries and world leaders
Australia's best friend in the world
Which one of the following countries is Australia’s best friend in the world?
Democracy
Democracies around the world
Here is a list of countries and territories. For each one, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that the country or territory is a democracy.
Economy and trade
Globalisation
Now on globalisation. Do you believe that globalisation, especially the increasing connections of our economy with others around the world, is mostly good or mostly bad for Australia?
Indonesia
Indonesia and democracy
Now a question about Indonesia. Do you personally agree or disagree that Indonesia is a democracy?
Economy and trade
Support for free trade
Overall, do you personally think free trade is good or bad for each of the following:
Security and defence
Use of Australian military forces
Would you personally be in favour or against the use of Australian military forces:
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Relations with superpowers - US and China
Is Australia's relationship with China or the United States more important to Australia?
Immigration and refugees
Immigration rate
Do you personally think that the total number of migrants coming to Australia each year is too high, too low or about right?
United States
Australia and the United States under President Trump
Should Australia remain close to the United States under the presidency of Donald Trump?
Climate change
Renewables and energy supply
I am going to read some statements about renewable energy and energy supply. Please say which one of these statements comes closest to your own point of view:
