Threats to vital interests


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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.

  1. 0%
  2. 20%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%
  5. 80%
  6. 100%
Climate change
64
26
9
Cyberattacks from other countries
62
33
5
International terrorism
61
33
6
North Korea’s nuclear program
60
32
7
If China opened a military base in a Pacific Island country
55
40
4
A severe downturn in the global economy
51
43
5
Foreign interference in Australian politics
49
44
6
Frequent changes in Australia’s political leadership
43
48
9
Foreign investment in Australia
39
51
9
Large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into Australia
36
40
24

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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.

  1. 30%
  2. 40%
  3. 50%
  4. 60%
  5. 70%
  6. 80%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
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  • Dotted line indicates change in mode. See Methodology.

Technology and foreign companies


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Now a question about new technology. When considering which foreign companies should be allowed to supply new technology for important services in Australia, which one of the following should be the first priority for the Australian government in your view?

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Use of Australian military forces


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Now about Australian military forces. There has been some discussion about the circumstances that might justify using Australian military forces in other parts of the world. Please give your opinion about the following situations. Would you personally be in favour or against the use of Australian military forces:

  1. 90%
  2. 60%
  3. 30%
  4. 0%
  5. 30%
  6. 60%
  7. 90%
To stop a government from committing genocide and killing large numbers of its own people
2019
19
80
2017
20
76
To restore law and order in a Pacific nation
2019
21
77
2017
19
77
To fight against violent extremist groups in Southeast Asia
2019
36
63
To conduct freedom of navigation naval operations in the South China Sea and other disputed areas claimed by China
2019
37
60
To fight against violent extremist groups in Iraq and Syria
2019
47
50
2017
35
61
If China invaded Taiwan and the United States decided to intervene
2019
54
43
If China initiated a military conflict with one of its neighbours over disputed islands or territories
2019
62
34
2017
58
34

2018: Feeling of safety


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Now about world events, how safe do you feel?

  1. 0%
  2. 20%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%
  5. 80%
  6. 100%
2005
30
61
91
2006
30
56
86
2007
40
50
90
2008
35
57
92
2009
44
46
90
2010
42
50
92
2015
24
56
80
2017
20
59
79
2018
18
60
78
  • Dashed line indicates change in mode. See Methodology.

2018: Threat of terrorism


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Here are some different statements about why terrorism might be a threat to Australia’s vital interests. For each one please say whether you personally agree or disagree it is a reason why terrorism might be a threat to Australia’s vital interests.

  1. 50%
  2. 25%
  3. 0%
  4. 25%
  5. 50%
  6. 75%
  7. 100%
Terrorists could kill innocent Australian citizens in our cities
5
32
61
Terrorism is a threat to global security as well as Australia’s
6
29
62
Terrorism is a threat to our way of life in Australia
7
21
31
41
Terrorism makes it unsafe to travel overseas
12
22
38
27
  • Asked only of those agreeing that International Terrorism is an ‘important’ or ‘critical’ threat to Australia’s vital interests (1123 respondents).

2017: Freedom of Navigation in the South China Sea


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In response to China’s increasing military activities in the South China Sea, the United States has been conducting maritime operations designed to ensure freedom of navigation in the region. Are you personally in favour or against Australia conducting similar operations in an effort to ensure freedom of navigation in the South China Sea?

  1. 40%
  2. 0%
  3. 40%
  4. 80%
2017
19
68
2016
20
6
74

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