Australian responses to Asia's growth
As the Asian region grows and becomes more significant, do you personally think it is very important, somewhat important or not important for the Australian government to do each of the following in response?
This question was last asked in 2013.
- 0%
 - 25%
 - 50%
 - 75%
 - 100%
 
Do more to assist Australian businesses to succeed in Asian markets
 2013 
 60
 30
 8
 Encourage Australians to learn more Asian languages
 2012 
 31
 39
 31
 2013 
 34
 36
 29
 Increase the number of Australian embassies and consulates in Asia
 2013 
 31
 42
 21
 Increase defence spending
 2012 
 32
 47
 20
 2013 
 29
 39
 29
 Do more to attract Asian investment into Australia
 2012 
 16
 44
 39
 2013 
 22
 43
 34
 Increase the number of migrants Australia accepts from Asia
 2012 
 13
 40
 46
 2013 
 12
 37
 50
 - Very important
 - Somewhat important
 - Not important
 
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