2024
34 questions match this year. View the archive for more.
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
2024 US presidential election
Thinking about the upcoming 2024 US presidential election. If it came to a choice between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, who would you prefer to see elected as the US president?
United States
Acquiring nuclear-powered submarines
Are you in favour or against Australia acquiring nuclear-powered submarines?
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Australia–China relations
Now thinking about Australia’s relationship with China. On balance, how would you describe Australia’s current relationship with China?
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Australia’s best friend in Asia
Which one of the following countries is Australia’s best friend in Asia?
Australian foreign policy
Australia’s response to the war in Ukraine
Thinking about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, would you support or oppose Australia:
Climate change and energy
Australian renewable energy target
Now for a question about renewable energy sources such as solar or wind. The current federal Labor government has set a national Australian target for 82% of electricity to be generated through renewables by 2030. Do you think Australia’s target to transition to renewable energy is…
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
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?
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
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?
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
China: emphasis on deterrence or stability
Now thinking about how Australia should manage its relationship with China. Which one of the following statements comes closest to your view? Australia should…
United States
Confidence in world leaders
How much confidence you have in the following leader to do the right thing regarding world affairs?
Societal issues
Cultural diversity
For several decades, Australia has been open to people from all over the world. Overall, do you think Australia’s culturally diverse population has been:
Economy and trade
Economic optimism
Overall, how optimistic are you about Australia’s economic performance in the world over the next five years?
Australian foreign policy
Energy policy priorities
Now thinking about Australia’s energy policy, including electricity and gas. Which one of the following goals do you personally think should be the main priority for the federal government?
Australian government performance
Federal government foreign policy performance
Now thinking about the Australian government. To what extent do you think the current federal Labor government is doing a good job, or a poor job, of handling Australia’s foreign policy?
United States
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.
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Highest priority for Australia’s relationship with India
Of these, which would you say Australia should give highest priority to in its relationship with India?
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?
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
India: Australia’s relationship priorities
Now a question about India. In your view, what priority should Australia give to the following issues in its relationship with India:
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Influence in Pacific Islands countries
Now thinking about the Pacific Islands region. In your opinion, which one of these countries has the most influence in Pacific Islands countries?
Security and defence
Labor government report card
Now thinking about Australian politics. What mark out of ten would you personally give the Labor government in Canberra for its performance in handling each of the following issues — with 10 meaning it has done an excellent job, 5 an average job and 0 a very poor job?
Climate change and energy
Nuclear energy
Now a question about nuclear power. Do you support or oppose Australia using nuclear power to generate electricity, alongside other sources of energy?
Australian foreign policy
Potential federal government policies on climate change
Would you support or oppose the following federal government policies?
Security and defence
Preference for closer security relations
Now thinking about defence and security. Australia already has close security partnerships with the United States and the United Kingdom. If Australia were to establish closer security relations with another country, which one of the following would you choose?
Societal issues
Risks and benefits of artificial intelligence
Now a question about artificial intelligence or ‘AI’. The use of artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly widespread in the world. Weighing up the potential benefits and risks of AI, on balance, do you think:
Australian foreign policy
Support for free trade
Overall, do you personally think free trade is good or bad for each of the following:
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
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?
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Trust in global powers
How much do you trust the following countries to act responsibly in the world?
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
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.
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
US alliance: importance to Australia’s security
How important is our alliance relationship with the United States for Australia’s security?
United States
US presidential elections: Democrats vs Republicans
Which candidate would you prefer to see become president of the United States?
Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Visa requirements for citizens of Pacific Islands countries
Would you support or oppose relaxing visa requirements for citizens of Pacific Islands countries to enable them to live, work and study in Australia?
