Threats to Australia’s vital interests −3 from 2025 In 2026, 62% saw cyberattacks from other countries as a critical threat to Australia’s vital interests in the next ten years. Theme Safety and threats | Asked in 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 and 9 more
Foreign influence in Australian politics In 2022, 86% were concerned about the influence of China on Australia’s political processes. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2022 2020 2018
Australia’s intelligence agencies In 2020, 69% agreed that Australia’s intelligence agencies are effective at protecting Australia’s national security. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2020
Foreign technology in Australia In 2019, 44% said protecting Australians from foreign state intrusion should be the first priority for the Australian government. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2019
Terrorism as a threat to Australia’s interests In 2018, 62% said strongly agree when asked about terrorism is a threat to global security as well as Australia’s. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2018
Data retention legislation and privacy In 2015, 63% of Australians said justified. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2015
Global risk priorities for Australia In 2015, 69% said a high risk to Australia’s security in the next ten years when asked about the emergence of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2015
Views on Wikileaks In 2013, 58% of Australians said more of a good thing. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2013 2011
