Here is a list of possible threats to the vital interests of Australia in the next ten years. For each one, please select whether you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all.
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Climate change
2019
64
26
9
2018
58
31
11
Cyberattacks from other countries
2019
62
33
5
2018
57
37
5
International terrorism
2019
61
33
6
2018
66
28
6
North Korea’s nuclear program
2019
60
32
7
2018
66
27
6
If China opened a military base in a Pacific Island country
2019
55
40
4
A severe downturn in the global economy
2019
51
43
5
2018
50
44
5
Foreign interference in Australian politics
2019
49
44
6
2018
41
48
10
Frequent changes in Australia’s political leadership
2019
43
48
9
The dissemination of false information or fake news
2018
42
44
14
The presidency of Donald Trump
2018
42
39
19
Foreign investment in Australia
2019
39
51
9
Large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into Australia