Australian foreign policy 
Characteristics of Australia
In 2005, 82% of Australians said agree when asked about a good international citizen.
Question Characteristics of Australia
Which of the following characteristics would you agree describe Australia and our place in the world?
This question was asked in 2005.
- 0%
 - 25%
 - 50%
 - 75%
 - 100%
 
A good international citizen 
  82 
 16 
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 Important in Asia 
  82 
 16 
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 Well-placed to succeed in a competitive world 
  79 
 18 
 3 
 Vulnerable to external threats 
  76 
 22 
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 A follower not a leader 
  66 
 32 
 3 
 An influential middle-sized power 
  63 
 34 
 3 
 Self-interested 
  62 
 35 
 3 
 Assertive in foreign affairs 
  61 
 35 
 5 
 Frightened of offending our neighbours 
  56 
 42 
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 Independent minded 
  49 
 48 
 3 
 Unimportant in global politics 
  38 
 61 
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Category
A follower not a leader  
A good international citizen  
An influential middle-sized power  
Assertive in foreign affairs  
Frightened of offending our neighbours  
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      Response
Agree  
Disagree  
Don’t know