Australian foreign policy
Characteristics of Australia
In 2005, 82% said agree when asked about a good international citizen.
Question
Which of the following characteristics would you agree describe Australia and our place in the world?
This question was asked in 2005.
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- 75%
- 100%
A good international citizen
82
16
Important in Asia
82
16
Well-placed to succeed in a competitive world
79
18
3
Vulnerable to external threats
76
22
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
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
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