Years

2007

31 questions match this year. View the archive for more.

Economic optimism −11 from 2025

In 2026, 41% were optimistic about Australia’s economic performance over the next five years.
Theme Economy and trade | Asked in
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022

and 13 more
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 towards other nations +1 from 2025

In 2026, New Zealand topped the feelings thermometer for the 16th year running, registering a warm 86°.
Theme Global powers and world leaders | Asked in
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022

and 16 more
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
Australian values and foreign policy

In 2020, 60% of Australians said democratic values were more important when dealing with international problems.
Theme Australian foreign policy | Asked in
2020
2007
Reasons for unfavourable opinions of the US

In 2017, 84% of Australians said no when asked about americans you have met.
Theme United States | Asked in
2017
2007
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
Goals of Australian foreign policy

In 2011, 81% said very important when asked about protecting the jobs of Australian workers.
Theme Australian foreign policy | Asked in
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007

and 2 more
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
Alternative energy options

In 2007, 65% of Australians said very convincing when asked about renewable energy like wind, solar and geothermal.
Theme Climate change and energy | Asked in
2007
Attitudes to free trade

In 2007, 50% said somewhat agree when asked about enables Australian business to open new markets for Australian products.
Theme Economy and trade | Asked in
2007
Australian influence on US foreign policy

In 2007, 52% of Australians said not too much.
Theme United States | Asked in
2007
Changing US power

In 2007, 50% of Australians said mainly negative when asked about economically.
Theme United States | Asked in
2007
Consular assistance in dangerous events

In 2007, 81% of Australians said yes.
Theme Consular support | Asked in
2007
Consular assistance to dual citizens

In 2007, 71% of Australians said yes.
Theme Consular support | Asked in
2007
Continued military involvement in Iraq

In 2007, 57% of Australians said no.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2007
2005
Declining US economic power

In 2007, 50% of Australians said mainly negative.
Theme United States | Asked in
2007
Declining US political power

In 2007, 49% of Australians said mainly positive.
Theme United States | Asked in
2007
Free trade agreement with Japan

In 2007, 47% of Australians said mostly good.
Theme Economy and trade | Asked in
2007
Free trade negotiations with China

In 2007, 38% of Australians said mostly good.
Theme Economy and trade | 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
Importance of climate change goals for Australia

In 2007, 31% of Australians said improving the delivery of healthcare when asked about second priority.
Theme Climate change and energy | Asked in
2007
Importance of other economies to Australia in the future

In 2007, respondents gave China an average rating of 7.8.
Theme Economy and trade | Asked in
2007
Importance of other economies to Australia today

In 2007, respondents gave China an average rating of 7.2.
Theme Economy and trade | Asked in
2007
Iran and uranium

In 2007, 62% of Australians said nuclear weapons.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2007
2006
Opinions of Americans

In 2007, 57% of Australians said somewhat favourable.
Theme United States | Asked in
2007
Opinions of the United States

In 2007, 46% of Australians said somewhat favourable.
Theme United States | Asked in
2007
Outlook for Australia’s international security

In 2007, 48% of Australians said optimistic.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2007
2005
Responses to Iran’s nuclear program

In 2007, 62% of Australians said use economic sanctions as well as diplomatic efforts to stop.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2007
Temporary migrant worker schemes

In 2007, 58% of Australians said agree when asked about temporary migrant worker schemes are good because they help people from poor countries to earn a bit more money.
Theme Immigration and refugees | Asked in
2007
Worry about threats

In 2007, 55% of Australians said very worried when asked about climate change.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2007
2005