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Better foreign policy prime minister

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In 2025, 41% said Anthony Albanese would be more competent than Peter Dutton at handling Australia’s foreign policy.

Question Better foreign policy prime minister

Over the next three years, do you think Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton would be more competent at handling Australia’s foreign policy?

This question was asked in 2025.

Anthony Albanese 41Peter Dutton 29No difference 1Don’t know 29
  • Anthony Albanese
  • Peter Dutton
  • No difference
  • Don’t know
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2025 observation

In early March, prior to the May 2025 federal election, we asked Australians which political leader would be more competent at handling Australian foreign policy over the next three years. Incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (41%) led then Opposition leader Peter Dutton (29%) on this measure by 12 points. A significant number of Australians (29%) were undecided.