2018
28 questions match this year
China
China as a military threat
Do you think it is likely or unlikely that China will become a military threat to Australia in the next 20 years?
China
China: economic partner or security threat
In your own view, is China more of an economic partner or more of a security threat to Australia?
Countries and world leaders
Confidence in world leaders
How much confidence you have in the following leader to do the right thing regarding world affairs?
Countries and world leaders
Feelings towards other nations
This year’s Lowy Institute feelings thermometer includes nineteen countries and territories, as well as the European Union and United Nations.
Safety and threats
Threats to Australia's vital interests
Do you see the following possible threat as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat to Australia's vital interests in the next ten years?
Countries and world leaders
Trust in global powers
How much do you trust the following countries to act responsibly in the world?
United States
US alliance: importance to Australia’s security
How important is our alliance relationship with the United States for Australia’s security?
Democracy
Democracies around the world
Here is a list of countries and territories. For each one, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that the country or territory is a democracy.
Security and defence
Foreign influence in Australian politics
Are you personally concerned or not concerned about the influence of each of the following countries on Australia’s political processes?
Immigration and refugees
Immigration and national identity
Next, indicate whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views, even if neither is exactly right:
Indonesia
Indonesia and democracy
Now a question about Indonesia. Do you personally agree or disagree that Indonesia is a democracy?
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Good relations with the US and China
Is it possible to have good relations with both the United States and China?
Indonesia
Attitudes to Indonesia
I am now going to read out a number of statements about Indonesia. For each one please say whether you personally agree or disagree.
Australia and the Pacific
Attitudes to Papua New Guinea
Now a question about Papua New Guinea. Please say whether you personally agree or disagree with each of the following statements.
China
Chinese investment in Australia
Do you think the Australian government is allowing too much, too little or the right amount of investment from China?
Immigration and refugees
Immigration rate
Do you personally think that the total number of migrants coming to Australia each year is too high, too low or about right?
United States
Australia and the United States under President Trump
Should Australia remain close to the United States under the presidency of Donald Trump?
