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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
  • 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

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    New submarines – Lowy Institute Poll 2026