Security and defence
Australia’s involvement in Afghanistan
In 2011, 72% said agree when asked about if Australia and its allies withdrew from Afghanistan Afghan women might have their rights seriously violated by an extremist government.
Question
I am now going to read you a few different arguments that have been made as to why Australia should remain militarily involved in Afghanistan. For each one please tell me whether you personally agree or disagree it is a reason why Australia should remain militarily involved in Afghanistan.
This question was asked in 2011.
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If Australia and its allies withdrew from Afghanistan Afghan women might have their rights seriously violated by an extremist government
72
24
4
Australia participated in the invasion of Afghanistan, so we have an obligation to stay on until the job is done
57
42
Australia is a US ally and we should stay in Afghanistan as long as the United States does, so the US will continue to regard us as a reliable ally
38
61
If Australia’s military withdraws from Afghanistan there is a higher risk that terrorists will be able to mount an attack against Australian civilians in Australia or elsewhere around the world
37
62
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Category
Australia is a US ally and we should stay in Afghanistan as long as the United States does, so the US will continue to regard us as a reliable ally
Australia participated in the invasion of Afghanistan, so we have an obligation to stay on until the job is done
If Australia and its allies withdrew from Afghanistan Afghan women might have their rights seriously violated by an extremist government
If Australia’s military withdraws from Afghanistan there is a higher risk that terrorists will be able to mount an attack against Australian civilians in Australia or elsewhere around the world
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Agree
Disagree
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