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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-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
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 the war in Ukraine −3 from 2025

In 2026, 70% say they would support providing military aid to Ukraine.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
China as a military threat −7 from 2025

In 2026, 62% said it was likely that China will become a military threat to Australia in the next 20 years.
Theme Relations in the Indo-Pacific | Asked in
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022

and 9 more
China: economic partner or security threat +11 from 2025

In 2026, 61% said China was more of an economic partner than a security threat to Australia.
Theme Relations in the Indo-Pacific | Asked in
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022

and 5 more
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
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

Charts from previous years

China: emphasis on deterrence or stability

In 2024, 51% said Australia should place more importance on a stable relationship with China than working with allies to deter China’s use of military force.
Theme Relations in the Indo-Pacific | Asked in
2024
US alliance: effect

In 2024, 75% agree that Australia’s alliance with the United States makes it more likely Australia will be drawn into a war in Asia that would not be in Australia’s interests.
Theme United States | Asked in
2024
2023
2022
2021
2019

and 2 more
AUKUS

In 2023, 49% said more safe when asked about Australia.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2023
2022
Foreign aid to the Pacific

In 2023, 92% were in favour of Australia providing aid for disaster relief.
Theme Australia and the Pacific | Asked in
2023
2022
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: cost

In 2023, 47% of Australians said no.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2023
Potential Chinese military base in the Pacific

In 2023, 45% of Australians were somewhat concerned about about China potentially opening a military base in a Pacific Islands country.
Theme China | Asked in
2023
2022
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
The Quad

In 2023, 51% said more safe when asked about Australia.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2023
2022
Indonesia and democracy

In 2022, 48% agreed that Indonesia was a democracy.
Theme Indonesia | Asked in
2022
2020
2019
2018
2017

and 2 more
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

In 2022, 69% of Australians were very concerned about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2022
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
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
Australia’s reputation overseas

In 2021, 75% said positive when asked about Australia’s diplomatic service.
Theme Australian foreign policy | Asked in
2021
Views of China

In 2021, 93% of Australians said negative influence when asked about China’s military activities in our region.
Theme China | Asked in
2021
2016
Australian government policies towards China

In 2020, 94% would support an Australian government policy that involves working to find other markets for Australia to reduce our economic dependence on China.
Theme China | Asked in
2020
Global power in the post-crisis period

In 2020, 53% believe the United States will be just as powerful following a global recovery from the current health and economic crisis.
Theme Covid-19 pandemic | Asked in
2020
2009
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
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue

In 2020, 88% supported Australia forming a four-way partnership with India, Japan and the United States to promote peace and security.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2020
Attitudes to China

In 2019, 79% disagree China’s infrastructure investment projects across Asia are part of China’s plan for regional domination.
Theme China | Asked in
2019
2016
2015
2011
2010

and 1 more
Attitudes to Indonesia

In 2019, 62% agreed Indonesia is an important economy to Australia.
Theme Indonesia | Asked in
2019
2018
2015
2013
Australia in the Pacific

In 2019, 77% agreed Australia has a moral obligation to help the Pacific.
Theme Australia and the Pacific | Asked in
2019
Joint military action under President Trump

In 2018, 48% of Australians said less likely.
Theme United States | Asked in
2018
2016
Reasons to view China as a threat

In 2018, 77% said agree when asked about China and the United States are likely to come into conflict in future and Australia will end up being drawn into the conflict through its alliance with the United States.
Theme China | Asked in
2018
2011
Freedom of navigation in the South China Sea

In 2017, 68% of Australians said in favour.
Theme China | Asked in
2017
2016
Future intervention in Pacific

In 2017, 81% of Australians said intervene to provide military and humanitarian support.
Theme Australia and the Pacific | Asked in
2017
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
New submarines

In 2016, 70% said the submarines should be built mainly in Australia, even if this will cost us more.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2016
Conflict between China and Japan

In 2015, 83% said Australia should remain neutral.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2015
Australia’s bilateral relationships

In 2014, 51% of Australians said staying about the same when asked about Indonesia.
Theme Australian foreign policy | Asked in
2014
2008
2006
Australian government agencies

In 2014, 84% said very important when asked about the Australian Defence force.
Theme Australian foreign policy | Asked in
2014
Policy priorities with Indonesia

In 2014, 31% of Australians said asylum seekers and people smuggling.
Theme Indonesia | Asked in
2014
Reliability of the US security guarantee

In 2014, 62% of Australians said very likely when asked about in 20 years time.
Theme United States | Asked in
2014
2009
Spying practices

In 2014, 87% of Australians said not acceptable when asked about New Zealand.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2014
Air strikes on Iran’s nuclear program

In 2013, 27% of Australians said strongly against.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2013
2012
Costs and benefits of war in Afghanistan

In 2013, 61% of Australians said not worth fighting.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2013
Government spending on defence

In 2013, 47% of Australians said the government is spending about the right amount on defence.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2013
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
2012 US presidential election: better candidate for Australia

In 2012, 76% of Australians said Barack Obama, the Democrat candidate.
Theme United States | Asked in
2012
China as the leading power in Asia

In 2012, 79% of Australians said already is the leading power.
Theme China | Asked in
2012
Comfort with China leading Asia

In 2012, 41% of Australians said somewhat comfortable.
Theme China | Asked in
2012
2009
2008
Continued military involvement in Afghanistan

In 2012, 65% of Australians said no.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008

and 1 more
Costs and benefits of war in Iraq

In 2012, 39% of Australians said strongly disagree.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2012
Important security partners for Australia

In 2012, 74% of Australians said the United States / USA.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2012
Other important security partners for Australia

In 2012, 33% of Australians said the United Kingdom / England / Britain.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2012
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
Restarting dialogue with Fiji

In 2012, 51% of Australians said somewhat in favour.
Theme Australia and the Pacific | Asked in
2012
Special forces remaining in Afghanistan

In 2012, 34% of Australians said somewhat in favour.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2012
US soldiers based in Darwin

In 2012, 37% of Australians said somewhat in favour.
Theme United States | Asked in
2012
Australia’s involvement in Afghanistan

In 2011, 72% said agree when asked about if Australia and its allies withdrew from Afghanistan Afghan women might have their rights seriously violated by an extremist government.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2011
China’s support in war on the Korean peninsula

In 2011, 56% of Australians said in favour.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2011
Indonesia and Australia

In 2011, respondents gave the statement “Indonesia benefits from having Australia as a stable and prosperous neighbour” an average rating of 7.6.
Theme Indonesia | Asked in
2011
2006
UN-authorised military intervention

In 2011, 82% of Australians said in favour.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2011
Views of Indonesia

In 2011, respondents gave the statement “Indonesia is essentially controlled by the military” an average rating of 7.0.
Theme Indonesia | Asked in
2011
2006
War on the Korean peninsula

In 2011, 52% of Australians said in favour.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2011
Approach to Fiji sanctions

In 2010, 56% of Australians said keep existing limited travel sanctions.
Theme Australia and the Pacific | Asked in
2010
Confidence of aims in Afghanistan

In 2010, 38% of Australians said not confident.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2010
2009
2008
Indonesia as a threat

In 2010, 37% of Australians said no change.
Theme Indonesia | Asked in
2010
Nuclear weapons in Australia

In 2010, 63% of Australians said strongly against.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2010
Trajectory of Indonesia’s democracy

In 2010, 41% of Australians said more open.
Theme Indonesia | Asked in
2010
US power in the coming decade

In 2010, 48% of Australians said about the same when asked about the United States as a military power.
Theme United States | Asked in
2010
Changing importance of ANZUS

In 2009, 60% of Australians said about the same.
Theme United States | Asked in
2009
China as the future leading power in Asia

In 2009, 95% of Australians said agree.
Theme China | Asked in
2009
2008
Dealing with China’s rise

In 2009, 52% said somewhat agree when asked about the Australian government should undertake friendly cooperation and engagement with China.
Theme China | Asked in
2009
Global nuclear disarmament

In 2009, 55% of Australians said strongly agree.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2009
Policy responses to Iran’s nuclear program

In 2009, 85% of Australians said in favour of when asked about diplomatic negotiations.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2009
Goals of military involvement in Afghanistan

In 2008, 38% of Australians said to support the United States under the US Alliance.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2008
2007
Continued military involvement in Iraq

In 2007, 57% of Australians said no.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2007
2005
Goals of military involvement in Iraq

In 2007, 44% said to support the United States under the US alliance.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2007
Outlook for Australia’s international security

In 2007, 48% of Australians said optimistic.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2007
2005
Outcomes of military involvement in Iraq

In 2006, 91% of Australians said agree when asked about the war has worsened America’s relations with the Muslim world.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2006
Australia’s involvement in Iraq

In 2005, 54% of Australians said oppose.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2005
Democracy in the Middle East

In 2005, 52% of Australians said yes.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2005
Extraterritorial strikes against terrorists

In 2005, 66% of Australians said yes.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2005
War over Taiwan

In 2005, 72% of Australians said disagree.
Theme Relations in the Indo-Pacific | Asked in
2005