Defence strategy

Now thinking about Australia’s defence. Which of the following statements comes closest to your view?

This question was asked in 2023.

To keep Australia safe we should invest more in military capabilities that deter potential enemies far from our shores 26To keep Australia safe we should invest more in military capabilities that protect Australia close to home 40Don’t know / neither of the above 34

This question was asked in a separate April 2023 survey — see 2023 Methodology.

  • To keep Australia safe we should invest more in military capabilities that deter potential enemies far from our shores
  • To keep Australia safe we should invest more in military capabilities that protect Australia close to home
  • Don’t know / neither of the above
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