Lowy Institute Poll 2019

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Globalisation and trade

Australia is one of the most globalised nations in the world, with important relationships both within our region and further abroad. This year’s Poll asked Australians about the benefits of globalisation and the impact of free trade on Australian society and the economy.

Globalisation

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Do you believe that globalisation, especially the increasing connections of our economy with others around the world, is mostly good or mostly bad for Australia?

  1. 0%
  2. 20%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%
  5. 80%
2006
64
28
2008
72
23
2009
79
18
2017
78
15

2017: Free trade

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Overall, do you personally think free trade is good or bad for each of the following:

  1. 40%
  2. 0%
  3. 40%
  4. 80%
Your own standard of living
16
16
67
The Australian economy
23
10
67
Australian companies
28
11
61
Creating jobs in Australia
35
10
55

Economic optimism

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Overall, how optimistic are you about Australia’s economic performance in the world over the next five years?

  1. 0%
  2. 23%
  3. 45%
  4. 68%
  5. 90%
2005
14
53
67
2007
19
52
71
2008
11
65
76
2009
16
70
86
2010
19
67
86
2013
14
62
76
2015
9
54
63
2016
9
61
70
2017
9
65
74

Globalisation and trade