Immigration and refugees
Australia’s humanitarian policy options
In 2016, 65% said disagree when asked about Australia’s refugee intake should favour Christians and other religions over Muslims.
Question
Please say whether you personally agree or disagree with each of the following statements:
This question was asked in 2016.
- 0%
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
- 100%
Stopping the boats means that Australia can take in more refugees through UN processes
63
31
6
The government was right in 2015 to agree to resettle 12,000 Syrian refugees in Australia
62
33
5
Australia is a wealthy country which should accept more refugees than it does today
45
53
Australia’s refugee intake should favour Christians and other religions over Muslims
32
65
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Demographic
Category
Australia is a wealthy country which should accept more refugees than it does today
Australia’s refugee intake should favour Christians and other religions over Muslims
Stopping the boats means that Australia can take in more refugees through UN processes
The government was right in 2015 to agree to resettle 12,000 Syrian refugees in Australia
Response
Agree
Disagree
Don’t know / no view