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  • Feelings of safety −4 from 2025

    In 2026, 47% of Australians said they felt safe when thinking about world events.

    Theme Safety and threats | Asked in
    • 2026
    • 2025
    • 2024
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • and 11 more
    Feelings of safety – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • 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
    Threats to Australia’s vital interests – Lowy Institute Poll 2026

Charts from previous years

  • China’s economic future

    In 2020, 49% said China’s economy would continue to grow strongly and benefit Australia in the next five years.

    Theme China | Asked in
    • 2020
    • 2016
    China’s economic future – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • 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
    Global power in the post-crisis period – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • Australia and the financial crisis

    In 2012, 70% said major reason when asked about because of demand for Australian resources from countries like China.

    Theme Economy and trade | Asked in
    • 2012
    Australia and the financial crisis – Lowy Institute Poll 2026
  • Outlook for Australia’s international security

    In 2007, 48% of Australians said optimistic.

    Theme Defence and security | Asked in
    • 2007
    • 2005
    Outlook for Australia’s international security – Lowy Institute Poll 2026