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There has been some discussion about the circumstances that might justify using Australian military forces in other parts of the world. Please give your opinion about the following situations. Would you personally be in favour or against the use of Australian military forces:

This question was last asked in 2022.

  1. 60%
  2. 30%
  3. 0%
  4. 30%
  5. 60%
  6. 90%
To stop a government from committing genocide and killing large numbers of its own people
2019
19
80
2022
19
79
To restore law and order in a Pacific nation
2019
21
77
2022
23
75
To conduct freedom of navigation naval operations in the South China Sea and other disputed areas claimed by China
2019
36
60
2022
38
60
If China invaded Taiwan and the United States decided to intervene
2019
54
43
2022
47
51
To fight against violent extremist groups in the Middle East
2022
57
41
If Russia invaded one of its neighbours
2022
58
40

In 2017, the question asked ‘In response to China’s increasing military activities in the South China Sea, the United States has been conducting military operations designed to ensure freedom of navigation in the region. Are you personally in favour or against Australia conducting similar operations in an effort to ensure freedom of navigation in the South China Sea?’ In 2017 and 2019, the question asked ‘To fight against violent extremist groups in Iraq and Syria’.

  • Against
  • In favour
  • Don’t know / no view
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