Australian foreign policy
Goals of Australian foreign policy
In 2011, 81% said very important when asked about protecting the jobs of Australian workers.
Question
Thinking about what Australian foreign policy should be trying to achieve, I am going to read a list of goals, and ask you to tell me how important each one is for Australia.
Responses from 2011.
- 0%
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
- 100%
Protecting the jobs of Australian workers
81
17
Helping to prevent nuclear proliferation
76
17
6
Combating terrorism
73
21
4
Protecting Australian citizens abroad
72
25
Strengthening the Australian economy
70
27
Controlling illegal immigration
64
26
8
Improving Australia’s relationships with its immediate neighbours in the Pacific
58
36
5
Promoting Australian businesses overseas
55
38
7
Helping countries in our region to reduce poverty
54
35
9
Tackling climate change
46
33
13
8
Maintaining close ties with the United States
37
48
13
Seeking a seat on the UN Security Council
32
38
20
7
4
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Data
Compare different demographics, years, categories, and responses.
Demographic
Year
Category
Combating terrorism
Controlling illegal immigration
Helping countries in our region to reduce poverty
Helping to prevent nuclear proliferation
Improving Australia’s relationships with its immediate neighbours in the Pacific
and
Response
Very important
Fairly important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Don’t know
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