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Economic and trade policy

Facing the prospect of a global economic downturn of a severity not seen since the Great Depression, Australians’ optimism about the economy has fallen to record lows, although a slight majority (52%) remain optimistic. This is the lowest level of optimism recorded in the history of the Lowy Institute Poll. It represents a 13-point fall from 2019, and is 34 points lower than the high point in 2009 and 2010 (86%). Only 3% of respondents say they are ‘very optimistic’ about Australia’s economy.

35 questions match this theme

Economic and trade policy

Optimism about Australia's economic performance

Overall, how optimistic are you about Australia’s economic performance in the world over the next 5 years (very optimistic, optimistic, neutral, pessimistic, very pessimistic)?
Asked in
- 2020
- 2019
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2013
- 2012
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- and 2 more
Economic and trade policy

Globalisation

Now on globalisation. Do you believe that globalisation, especially the increasing connections of our economy with others around the world, is mostly good or mostly bad for Australia?
Asked in
- 2020
- 2019
- 2017
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
Economic and trade policy

Australia's free trade negotiations

Thinking now about Australia’s approach to negotiating free trade agreements. On balance, do you think signing a free trade agreement with the following would be good or bad for Australia, or would it make no difference?
Asked in
- 2020
Australian foreign policy

Australian values and foreign policy

In dealing with international problems, there can sometimes be a clash between Australia’s economic interests and Australia’s democratic values. When that happens, should interests or values be considered more important?
Asked in
- 2020
- 2007
China

China's economic future

Now about China. Please tell me which statement most closely matches your own opinion about China’s economy in the next five years.
Asked in
- 2020
- 2016
COVID-19 pandemic

Global power in the post-crisis period

The world is currently going through a severe health and economic crisis. When the world recovers from this crisis do you think each of the following will be more powerful, less powerful or will they be just as powerful as they were before the crisis?
Asked in
- 2020
- 2009
Economic and trade policy

International students in Australia

Thinking about the numbers of international students enrolled at Australian universities, do you think the numbers are...
Asked in
- 2020
Security and defence

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?
Asked in
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2014
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
Economic and trade policy

Budget priorities

Now about the federal budget. If you were making up the budget for the federal government this year, would you personally increase spending, decrease spending or keep spending about the same for...
Asked in
- 2019
China

Chinese investment in Australia

Do you think the Australian government is allowing too much, too little or the right amount of investment from China?
Asked in
- 2019
- 2018
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
Economic and trade policy

Support for free trade

Overall, do you personally think free trade is good or bad for each of the following...
Asked in
- 2019
- 2017
Australian foreign policy

Satisfaction with the direction of the world

And turning to the situation in the world overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in the world today?
Asked in
- 2018
- 2017
Economic and trade policy

World's leading economic powers

Today, which one of the following do you think is the world's leading economic power?
Asked in
Economic and trade policy

Foreign acquisitions of farmland

Are you personally in favour or against the Australian government allowing foreign companies to buy Australian farmland?
Asked in
- 2016
- 2012
Australian foreign policy

Important issues facing Australia

Please say whether you personally think each of the following is a very important issue, a somewhat important issue, or not an important issue facing Australia at the moment...
Asked in
- 2016
Australian foreign policy

Australia in the G20 and UNSC

Is the effort to host the G20 or hold a seat on the United Nations Security Council worth the cost for Australia?
Asked in
- 2015
Economic and trade policy

Foreign investment in Australian real estate

Do you think the Australian government is allowing too much investment, about the right amount of investment, or not enough investment, from the following country or region?
Asked in
- 2015
Economic and trade policy

North Asian free trade agreements

In 2014, Australia signed free trade agreements with Japan, Korea and China. On balance, do you personally think these kinds of free trade agreements are good or bad for the Australian economy and for Australia's relations with those countries, or do they make no difference?
Asked in
- 2015
Democracy

Democracy or economy

Still on democracy, if you had to choose between a good democracy and a strong economy for Australia, which one would you personally choose?
Asked in
- 2014
Economic and trade policy

Foreign investment by sector

Are you personally in favour or against the Australian government allowing foreign companies to invest in...
Asked in
- 2014
Economic and trade policy

Awareness of the G20

Have you personally heard of the G20 before today?
Asked in
- 2013
Economic and trade policy

Importance of Australia in the G20

Do you personally think it is important or not important for Australia to be part of organisations or groups like the G20?
Asked in
- 2013
Economic and trade policy

Most important economies to Australia

Thinking about the economies of the United States, China and Japan, which one do you think is the most important to Australia at the moment? Which one is the second most important?
Asked in
- 2013
- 2009
Economic and trade policy

Australia and the financial crisis

Thinking now about the current global economic crisis. For each of the following do you personally think it was a major reason, a minor reason or not a reason why Australia managed to avoid falling into recession.
Asked in
- 2012
Economic and trade policy

Exporting uranium to India

Are you personally in favour or against Australia selling uranium to India? Is that strongly or somewhat?
Asked in
- 2012
Australian foreign policy

Goals of Australian foreign policy

Thinking about what Australian foreign policy should be trying to achieve, I am going to read a list of goals, and ask you to tell me how important each one is for Australia.
Asked in
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
Economic and trade policy

Foreign investment and Australian regulation

Please say whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statement.
Asked in
- 2008
Economic and trade policy

Foreign investment by country

If a company, bank or investment fund controlled by a foreign government was trying to buy a controlling stake in a major Australian company: please say whether you would be strongly in favour, in favour, opposed, strongly opposed.
Asked in
- 2008
Economic and trade policy

Trade policy and foreign investment

Please say whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statement.
Asked in
- 2008
Economic and trade policy

Attitudes to free trade

I am going to read you some statements about moving towards freer trade.
Asked in
- 2007
Economic and trade policy

Free trade agreement with Japan

On balance, do you think signing a free trade agreement with Japan would be good or bad for Australia or would it make no difference?
Asked in
- 2007
Economic and trade policy

Free trade negotiations with China

We are in the early stages of negotiating a free trade agreement with China. On balance, do you think signing a free trade agreement with China would be good or bad for Australia?
Asked in
- 2007
- 2005
Economic and trade policy

Attitudes to international trade

Please say whether you are in favour or not in favour of each of the following approaches to international trade.
Asked in
- 2005
Economic and trade policy

Effect of globalisation

How has globalisation affected your life? For each of the following, do you think globalisation has had a good effect overall, or a bad effect overall.
Asked in
- 2005
Economic and trade policy

Free trade agreement with the United States

On balance, do you think the free trade agreement we have signed with the United States is good or bad for Australia?
Asked in
- 2005