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.
2009
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- Climate change −2 from 2025
In 2026, 49% of Australians say global warming is a serious and pressing problem that requires strong action.
- Economic optimism −11 from 2025
In 2026, 41% were optimistic about Australia’s economic performance over the next five years.
- Feelings of safety −4 from 2025
In 2026, 47% of Australians said they felt safe when thinking about world events.
- Feelings towards other nations +1 from 2025
In 2026, New Zealand topped the feelings thermometer for the 16th year running, registering a warm 86°.
- 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.
- Trust in China +8 from 2025
In 2026, 28% of Australians trust China to act responsibly in the world.
- Trust in global powers −1 from 2025
In 2026, 89% of Australians trust Japan to act responsibly in the world, making it the most trusted power six years running.
- Trust in the United States −5 from 2025
In 2026, only 31% of Australians trust the United States to act responsibly in the world.
- 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.
