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  • Acquiring nuclear weapons −10 from 2022

    In 2026, 29% of Australians said they were strongly against acquiring nuclear weapons.

    Theme Defence and security | Asked in
    • 2026
    • 2022
    Acquiring nuclear weapons – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • Acquiring nuclear-powered submarines +1 from 2025

    In 2026, 68% of Australians said they were in favour of acquiring nuclear-powered submarines.

    Theme Defence and security | Asked in
    • 2026
    • 2025
    • 2024
    • 2023
    • 2022
    Acquiring nuclear-powered submarines – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • Australia’s response to a Chinese invasion of Taiwan −1 from 2023

    In 2026, 60% of Australians support deploying the Royal Australian Navy, alongside the United States, to help prevent China from imposing a blockade around Taiwan.

    Theme Relations in the Indo-Pacific | Asked in
    • 2026
    • 2023
    Australia’s response to a Chinese invasion of Taiwan – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • Foreign military based in Australia −2 from 2023

    In 2026, 55% of Australians were in favour of the United States basing military forces in Australia.

    Theme Defence and security | Asked in
    • 2026
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2013
    • 2011
    Foreign military based in Australia – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • US alliance: importance to Australia’s security −7 from 2025

    In 2026, 73% say Australia’s alliance relationship with the United States was important to its security.

    Theme Relations in the Indo-Pacific | Asked in
    • 2026
    • 2025
    • 2024
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • and 17 more
    US alliance: importance to Australia’s security – Lowy Institute Poll 2026

Charts from previous years

  • AUKUS

    In 2023, 49% said more safe when asked about Australia.

    Theme Defence and security | Asked in
    • 2023
    • 2022
    AUKUS – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • Defence strategy

    In 2023, 40% said to keep Australia safe we should invest more in military capabilities that protect Australia close to home.

    Theme Defence and security | Asked in
    • 2023
    Defence strategy – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • Nuclear-powered submarines and regional stability

    In 2023, 32% of Australians said make no difference.

    Theme Defence and security | Asked in
    • 2023
    Nuclear-powered submarines and regional stability – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • Nuclear-powered submarines: cost

    In 2023, 47% of Australians said no.

    Theme Defence and security | Asked in
    • 2023
    Nuclear-powered submarines: cost – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • Potential military conflict between China and the United States

    In 2023, 56% believe Australia should remain neutral in the event of a military conflict between China and United States.

    Theme Defence and security | Asked in
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2021
    Potential military conflict between China and the United States – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • Tensions in the Australia-France relationship

    In 2022, 49% said both countries are equally to blame for the tensions in the Australia–France relationship.

    Theme Global powers and world leaders | Asked in
    • 2022
    Tensions in the Australia-France relationship – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • Use of Australian military forces

    In 2022, 79% were in favour of using Australian military forces to stop a government from committing genocide and killing large numbers of its own people.

    Theme Defence and security | Asked in
    • 2022
    • 2019
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2005
    Use of Australian military forces – Lowy Institute Poll 2026