Australian foreign policy

Government responses to the execution of Australians overseas

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
Government responses to the execution of Australians overseas

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The following Is a list of ways for the Australian government to respond if an Australian citizen is executed in another country as a result of a death penalty. Do you personally agree or disagree that the Australian government should...

This question was asked in 2015.

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Make private diplomatic protests

Apply trade sanctions

Recall Australia's ambassador

Suspend military and law enforcement cooperation

Suspend Australian aid projects

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