Australian foreign policy

Elections and foreign policy

Australians are divided on many of the big questions about our role in the world. Half the country wants Australia to play a more influential role in the world, the other half would prefer Australia turned inwards. The majority of Australians consider democratic values to be more important than economic interests, when prosecuting foreign policy. But most Australians would also prioritise national interests over global agreements, when a clash occurred between the two in a global forum. As great power competition continues to escalate, Australians are divided on our relationship with the world's superpowers. Older Australians say the relationship with the United States is most important, whereas young Australians choose China as a more important partner.

Australian foreign policy
Elections and foreign policy

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Which major party would do a better job of handling the following foreign policy issues?

This question was last asked in 2019.

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Managing Australia's response to climate change

Managing Australia's relations with China

Managing foreign investment in Australia

Managing foreign influence in Australian political processes

Managing Australia's immigration policy

Handling the arrival of asylum seekers by boat

Managing the Australian economy over time

Ensuring Australia's national security is maintained

Maintaining a strong alliance with the United States

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