Security and defence
Spying practices
In 2014, 87% said not acceptable when asked about New Zealand.
Question
In your personal view do you think it is acceptable or not acceptable for the Australian government to spy on the governments of each of the following types of countries?
This question was asked in 2014.
- 0%
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
- 100%
Countries with which Australia does not have good relations
71
27
China
63
32
5
Indonesia
55
37
8
Countries with which Australia has good relations
51
47
East Timor
45
45
10
Japan
35
59
5
United States
22
73
5
France
17
78
5
New Zealand
9
87
4
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Compare different demographics, years, categories, and responses.
Demographic
Category
China
Countries with which Australia does not have good relations
Countries with which Australia has good relations
East Timor
France
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Response
Acceptable
Not acceptable
Don’t know / no view