Security and defence
Government’s response to terrorism
In 2013, 68% said the government has struck about the right balance between protecting the rights of citizens and fighting terrorism.
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Now about government responses to terrorism. Since 9/11 and the Bali bombings, Australia has been trying to stop terrorist attacks against its citizens. Please say which one of the following statements you personally agree with most:
This question was asked in 2013.
- 0%
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
The government has struck about the right balance between protecting the rights of citizens and fighting terrorism
68
The government leans too much towards fighting terrorism over protecting the civil rights of Australian citizens
19
The government leans too much towards protecting the rights of citizens over fighting terrorism
11
None / don’t know
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The government leans too much towards fighting terrorism over protecting the civil rights of Australian citizens
The government has struck about the right balance between protecting the rights of citizens and fighting terrorism
The government leans too much towards protecting the rights of citizens over fighting terrorism
None / don’t know
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