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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

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
  • Budget priorities

    In 2023, 85% of Australians would increase spending for health if they were making up the budget for the federal government.

    Theme Australian government performance | Asked in
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2019
    Budget priorities – 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
  • The Quad

    In 2023, 51% said more safe when asked about Australia.

    Theme Defence and security | Asked in
    • 2023
    • 2022
    The Quad – Lowy Institute Poll 2026