Years

2020

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

China: economic partner or security threat +11 from 2025

In 2026, 61% said China was more of an economic partner than a security threat to Australia.
Theme Relations in the Indo-Pacific | Asked in
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022

and 5 more
Climate change −2 from 2025

In 2026, 49% of Australians say global warming is a serious and pressing problem that requires strong action.
Theme Climate change and energy | Asked in
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022

and 15 more
Confidence in world leaders −4 from 2025

In 2026, only 21% of Australians have confidence in US President Donald Trump to do the right thing in world affairs.
Theme Global powers and world leaders | Asked in
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022

and 4 more
Democracy −1 from 2025

In 2026, 73% of Australians said democracy is preferable to any other kind of government.
Theme Societal issues | Asked in
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022

and 9 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
Policies of President Trump +10 from 2025

In 2026, 59% say they disapprove of Donald Trump’s policy of demanding US allies to spend more on defence.
Theme Relations in the Indo-Pacific | Asked in
2026
2025
2020
Relations with superpowers: United States and China −7 from 2025

In 2026, only 45% say Australia’s relationship with the United States was more important than Australia’s relationship with China.
Theme Relations in the Indo-Pacific | Asked in
2026
2025
2020
2017
2016

and 1 more
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
Trust in China +8 from 2025

In 2026, 28% of Australians trust China to act responsibly in the world.
Theme Global powers and world leaders | Asked in
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022

and 9 more
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.
Theme Global powers and world leaders | Asked in
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022

and 9 more
Trust in the United States −5 from 2025

In 2026, only 31% of Australians trust the United States to act responsibly in the world.
Theme Global powers and world leaders | Asked in
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022

and 9 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
International students in Australia

In 2025, 49% said there were about the right amount of international students in Australian universities.
Theme Economy and trade | Asked in
2025
2020
US presidential elections: Democrats vs Republicans

In September 2024, 73% of Australians said they would prefer Kamala Harris to win the United States’ upcoming presidential election.
Theme United States | Asked in
2024
2020
2016
2012
2008
Democracies around the world

In 2022, 92% of Australians said the United Kingdom was a democracy.
Theme Democracy | Asked in
2022
2020
2019
2018
2017

and 2 more
Foreign influence in Australian politics

In 2022, 86% were concerned about the influence of China on Australia’s political processes.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2022
2020
2018
Global responses to Covid-19

In 2022, 59% of Australians said Singapore had responded fairly well to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Theme Covid-19 pandemic | Asked in
2022
2021
2020
Globalisation

In 2022, 73% believed globalisation was mostly good for Australia.
Theme Economy and trade | Asked in
2022
2020
2019
2017
2009

and 2 more
Indonesia and democracy

In 2022, 48% agreed that Indonesia was a democracy.
Theme Indonesia | Asked in
2022
2020
2019
2018
2017

and 2 more
2020 US presidential election

In 2020, 73% of Australians said they would prefer Donald Trump, if he is the Republican candidate, to win the United States’ 2020 Presidential election.
Theme United States | Asked in
2020
Australia’s climate policies and reputation

In 2020, 31% said Australia’s approach to climate change had had a somewhat negative effect on its relationship with Pacific Islands countries.
Theme Climate change and energy | Asked in
2020
Australia’s free trade negotiations

In 2020, 58% said it would be good for Australia if it signed a free trade agreement with the European Union.
Theme Economy and trade | Asked in
2020
Australia’s intelligence agencies

In 2020, 69% agreed that Australia’s intelligence agencies are effective at protecting Australia’s national security.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2020
Australian government policies towards China

In 2020, 94% would support an Australian government policy that involves working to find other markets for Australia to reduce our economic dependence on China.
Theme China | Asked in
2020
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
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 system of government

In 2020, 68% of Australians said they felt no different towards China’s system of government after the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Theme Covid-19 pandemic | Asked in
2020
Domestic interests and global cooperation

In 2020, 66% said the Australian government should prioritise domestic interests over global agreements when trying to address global problems.
Theme Australian foreign policy | Asked in
2020
Global cooperation during crises

In 2020, 53% of Australians said the coronavirus outbreak made them think more global cooperation was needed during international crises.
Theme Covid-19 pandemic | Asked in
2020
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
Military action under ANZUS

In 2020, 52% said somewhat agree when asked about despite the alliance, Australia should only support US military action if it is authorised by the United Nations.
Theme United States | Asked in
2020
2013
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue

In 2020, 88% supported Australia forming a four-way partnership with India, Japan and the United States to promote peace and security.
Theme Defence and security | Asked in
2020
Response of authorities to Covid-19

In 2020, 48% of Australians were very confident that chief medical officers had responded well to the coronavirus outbreak.
Theme Covid-19 pandemic | Asked in
2020
Sources of information during Covid-19

In 2020, 59% of Australians said the Prime Minister and government officials were their preferred source of information during the coronavirus outbreak.
Theme Covid-19 pandemic | Asked in
2020
Willingness to travel

In 2020, 58% of Australians said that after the coronavirus outbreak is contained, they will be less likely to travel overseas compared with before the outbreak.
Theme Covid-19 pandemic | Asked in
2020