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.

  1. 0%
  2. 25%
  3. 50%
  4. 75%
  5. 100%
A good international citizen
82
16
Important in Asia
82
16
Well-placed to succeed in a competitive world
79
18
Vulnerable to external threats
76
22
A follower not a leader
66
32
An influential middle-sized power
63
34
Self-interested
62
35
Assertive in foreign affairs
61
35
Frightened of offending our neighbours
56
42
Independent minded
49
48
Unimportant in global politics
38
61
  • Agree
  • Disagree
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