Potential federal government policies on climate change
Would you support or oppose the following federal government policies?
- 0%
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
- 100%
Providing subsidies for the development of renewable energy technologies
87
12
Committing to a more ambitious national emissions reduction target
72
27
Hosting a United Nations Climate Conference in Australia
70
28
Making it easier for the citizens of climate-vulnerable Pacific Islands countries to migrate to Australia
68
31
Providing financial support to help developing countries in our region manage the impacts of climate change
63
36
Reducing Australian coal exports to other countries
60
39
Banning new coal mines from opening in Australia
59
40
Increasing the use of gas for Australia’s energy generation
58
39
3
Introducing an emissions trading scheme or a carbon tax
55
43
In 2022, this question asked about ‘Committing to a more ambitious emissions reduction target for 2030’. This question was fielded in a separate Lowy Institute nationwide poll in April 2022: see 2022 Methodology for more information.