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−2 from 2025

In 2026, 49% of Australians say global warming is a serious and pressing problem that requires strong action.

Question Climate change

Now about global warming. There is a controversy over what the countries of the world, including Australia, should do about the problem of global warming. Please indicate which of the following three statements comes closest to your own point of view.

  1. 0%
  2. 25%
  3. 50%
Global warming is a serious and pressing problem. We should begin taking steps now even if this involves significant costs
49
The problem of global warming should be addressed, but its effects will be gradual, so we can deal with the problem gradually by taking steps that are low in cost
35
Until we are sure that global warming is really a problem, we should not take any steps that would have economic costs
16
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2026 observation

In 2026, 49% of Australians agree with the statement that ‘global warming is a serious and pressing problem’ and that ‘we should begin taking steps now even if this involves significant costs’. This is similar to last year’s result (51%) but represents an eight-point drop from 2024.

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