Importance of the US alliance


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And now about Australia’s alliance relationship with the United States. How important is our alliance relationship with the United States for Australia’s security?

  1. 0%
  2. 20%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%
  5. 80%
  6. 100%
2019
38
34
72
2018
48
28
76
2017
53
24
77
2016
42
29
71
2015
53
27
80
2014
52
26
78
2013
54
28
82
2012
59
28
87
2011
59
23
82
2010
56
30
86
2009
55
30
85
2008
42
34
76
2007
36
27
63
2006
42
28
70
2005
45
27
72
  • Dashed line indicates change in mode. See Methodology.

Attitudes towards the United States


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Here are some different arguments about the alliance relationship with the United States. For each one, please indicate whether you personally agree or disagree.

  1. 0%
  2. 20%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%
  5. 80%
Australians and Americans share many common values and ideals. A strong alliance is a natural extension of this
73
77
78
The United States would come to Australia’s defence if Australia was under threat
73
Australia’s alliance with the United States makes it more likely Australia will be drawn into a war in Asia that would not be in Australia’s interests
69
58
73
Donald Trump has weakened Australia’s alliance with the United States
66
The alliance relationship with the United States makes Australia safer from attack or pressure from China
56
53
57
The United States is in decline relative to China and so the alliance is of decreasing importance
46
37
41

Trust in major powers


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How much do you trust the following countries to act responsibly in the world?

  1. 0%
  2. 30%
  3. 60%
  4. 90%
2006
19
41
60
2008
24
45
69
2009
39
44
83
2011
40
43
83
2017
20
41
61
2018
15
40
55
2019
14
38
52
  • Dashed line indicates change in mode. See Methodology.

2018: Donald Trump and Australia‑US Relations


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Now that Donald Trump is President of the United States, which one of the following statements comes closest to your personal view?

  1. 0%
  2. 10%
  3. 20%
  4. 30%
  5. 40%
  6. 50%
  7. 60%
  8. 70%
2016
51
45
2017
65
29
2018
64
31
  • * 2016: Australia should remain close to the United States regardless of who is elected US President.

  • ^ 2016: Australia should distance itself from the United States if it elects a president like Donald Trump

  • Dashed line indicates change in mode. See Methodology.

2018: Joint military action under Trump


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Now about Australia joining with the US in future military action. Now that Donald Trump is president of the United States, are you personally more likely or less likely than you were previously, to support Australia taking future military action in coalition with the US under Donald Trump, or does it make no difference to you?

  1. 0%
  2. 20%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%
  5. 80%
  6. 100%
2016*
59
35
4
2018
48
40
10
  • * This question was first asked in a 2016 poll of 1002 Australian adults conducted between 1 and 9 June 2016 by Field Works Market Research on behalf of the Lowy Institute. The 2016 question wording was: Now about Australia joining with the US in future military action. If Donald Trump becomes president of the United States, would you personally be more likely or less likely than you are now, to support Australia taking future military action in coalition with the US under Donald Trump, or would it make no difference to you?

  • Dashed line indicates change in mode. See Methodology.

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