Risks and benefits of artificial intelligence −11 from 2024 In 2026, 34% say the potential benefits of AI outweigh the potential risks to society. Theme Societal issues | Asked in 2026 2024
Military action under ANZUS In 2020, 52% said somewhat agree when asked about despite the alliance, Australia should only support US military action if it is authorised by the United Nations. Theme United States | Asked in 2020 2013
Air strikes against Islamic State In 2016, 59% of Australians said in favour. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2016
Military action against Islamic State in Iraq In 2016, 68% of Australians said in favour. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2016
Global abolition of the death penalty In 2015, 51% of Australians said should play an active role. Theme Australian foreign policy | Asked in 2015
Government responses to the execution of Australians overseas In 2015, 73% of Australians said agree when asked about make private diplomatic protests. Theme Australian foreign policy | Asked in 2015
Role of the US in the next decade In 2015, 61% of Australians said about as important a role. Theme United States | Asked in 2015
Spying practices In 2014, 87% of Australians said not acceptable when asked about New Zealand. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2014
US military base in Australia In 2013, 35% of Australians said somewhat in favour when asked about US. Theme United States | Asked in 2013 2011
Regional views on US soldiers in Darwin In 2012, 37% of Australians said strongly in favour when asked about Indonesia. Theme United States | Asked in 2012
US soldiers based in Darwin In 2012, 37% of Australians said somewhat in favour. Theme United States | Asked in 2012
UN-authorised military intervention In 2011, 82% of Australians said in favour. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2011
Global nuclear disarmament In 2009, 55% of Australians said strongly agree. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2009
Japanese whaling In 2008, 58% said the Australian government should do more to pressure Japan to stop all whaling even if we risk losing valuable trade deals. Theme Australian foreign policy | Asked in 2008
Uranium exports and nuclear waste In 2008, 32% said strongly disagree when asked about take responsibility for the nuclear waste from the uranium it exports by storing it in Australia. Theme Climate change and energy | Asked in 2008
Uranium exports to signatories of the Non-proliferation Treaty In 2008, 53% of Australians said strongly agree when asked about only export uranium to countries which have signed the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty. Theme Climate change and energy | Asked in 2008
The United States as a ‘world policeman’ In 2006, 79% of Australians said agree. Theme United States | Asked in 2006
US as the ‘world’s policeman’ In 2006, 70% of Australians said no. Theme United States | Asked in 2006
Australia’s compliance with international law In 2005, 64% of Australians said even though decisions might go against us. Theme Australian foreign policy | Asked in 2005
Characteristics of Australia In 2005, 82% of Australians said agree when asked about a good international citizen. Theme Australian foreign policy | Asked in 2005
Extraterritorial strikes against terrorists In 2005, 66% of Australians said yes. Theme Defence and security | Asked in 2005
