2021
29 questions match this year
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?
Economy and trade
Economic optimism
Overall, how optimistic are you about Australia’s economic performance in the world over the next five years?
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.
Security and defence
Potential military conflict between China and the United States
In the event of a military conflict between China and United States, please say which one of the following statements comes closest to your own personal view.
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: effect
I am now going to read you some different arguments about the alliance relationship with the United States. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree.
United States
US alliance: importance to Australia’s security
How important is our alliance relationship with the United States for Australia’s security?
Covid-19 pandemic
Global responses to Covid-19
Overall, how well or badly do you think each of the following countries have handled the Covid-19 pandemic so far?
Climate change
Potential federal government policies on climate change
Would you support or oppose the following federal government policies?
China
Attending the Winter Olympics in China
The Winter Olympics are scheduled to be held in China in 2022. Do you think Australia should attend the Winter Olympics, or not attend because of China’s human rights record?
Climate change
Australia's approach to international climate change negotiations
In the leadup to the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, which one of the following two statements most closely represents your own view of the approach the Australian government should take in international climate change negotiations?
Australian foreign policy
Australia's place in the world
Thinking about Australia's place in the world, do you think Australia is more a part of Asia, the Pacific, Europe, or not really part of any region?
Australian foreign policy
Australia's reputation overseas
Now a question about Australia’s reputation overseas. Do you think each of the following factors have had a positive or negative influence on Australia’s reputation overseas?
China
Australian media reporting about China
Overall, would you say Australian media reporting about China is:
Covid-19 pandemic
Border closures for Australians
Currently, Australians are not permitted to leave the country without applying for a special exemption. Which one of the following best describes your view?
Covid-19 pandemic
Bringing Australians home
During the Covid-19 pandemic, do you think the Australian federal government has done too much, not enough or about the right amount to bring Australians home from overseas?