Global risk priorities for Australia

For each one, please select whether you see this as a high risk, a moderate risk or a low or no risk to Australia’s security in the next ten years.

This question was asked in 2015.

  1. 0%
  2. 25%
  3. 50%
  4. 75%
  5. 100%
The emergence of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
69
20
9
Terrorist attacks on Australians overseas
55
31
13
Home-grown terrorism in Australia
53
31
15
A cyber attack on Australian critical infrastructure
45
37
16
Maritime disputes between China and neighbours
26
46
24
A breakdown of law and order in Papua New Guinea
24
40
30
Potential epidemics such as the Ebola virus
22
37
39
Military conflict between the United States and China in East Asia
20
37
40
  • A high risk to Australia’s security in the next ten years
  • A moderate risk to Australia's security over the next ten years
  • A low or no risk to Australia's security over the next ten years
Total
All groups