Threats to Australia's vital interests
Below is a list of possible threats to the vital interest of Australia in the next ten years. Do you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all?
This question was last asked in 2020.
- 0%
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
- 100%
Drought and water shortages
77
22
COVID-19 and other potential epidemics
76
22
A severe downturn in the global economy
71
28
Environmental disasters such as bushfires and floods
67
30
Climate change
59
31
10
International terrorism
46
48
6
The dissemination of false information or fake news
44
48
7
Foreign interference in Australian politics
42
50
7
The rise of authoritarian systems of government around the world
41
51
6
Iran's nuclear program
37
50
12
A military conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan
35
54
10
From 2006-2009, this question asked about 'global warming'.
- Critical threat
- An important but not critical threat
- Not an important threat at all
- Don’t know
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