Themes

World leaders and countries

In 2020, Australians are less trusting of most countries around the world than in the past. Australians have low levels of trust in China and Russia, and the highest levels of trust in the United Kingdom and Japan. Since President Trump was elected in 2016, Australians' trust in the United States has declined significantly. This aligns with low levels of confidence in US President Donald Trump. Australians have high levels of confidence in New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and low levels of confidence in China's President Xi Jinping and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un.

34 questions match this theme

Relations with the US and China

Trust in global powers

How much do you trust the following countries to act responsibly in the world?
Asked in
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2011
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
World leaders and countries

Confidence in political leaders

For each, tell me how much confidence you have in each leader to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
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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
Democracy

Democracies around the world

Here is a list of countries and territories. For each one, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that the country or territory is a democracy.
Asked in
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
- 2013
Australian foreign policy

Australia's best friend in the world

Now about Australia’s relations with other countries around the world. In your personal opinion, which one of the following countries is Australia’s best friend?
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World leaders and countries

Australian views of Brexit

Now a question about the United Kingdom and its vote to leave the European Union. Do you personally think the United Kingdom leaving the European Union will be a good thing or a bad thing for...
Asked in
- 2019
Relations with the US and China

Relations with superpowers

Should the Australian government prioritise the United States or China, even if it may harm relations with the other?
Asked in
- 2019
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
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?
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World leaders and countries

Attitudes to Europe

Please say whether you personally agree or disagree with each of the following statements about Europe...
Asked in
- 2016
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
World leaders and countries

United Kingdom and Brexit

Thinking about the European Union and the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom will vote in June on whether to remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union. Do you personally think the United Kingdom should
Asked in
- 2016
World leaders and countries

United Kingdom leaving the European Union

Which one of the following statements comes closest to your own view about what might happen if the United Kingdom leaves the European Union? If the United Kingdom leaves the European Union...
Asked in
- 2016
World leaders and countries

Admiration for world leaders

For each of the following leaders, please say whether you personally admire them a lot, admire them a little or you don't admire them at all.
Asked in
- 2015
- 2014
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
Australian foreign policy

Australia's bilateral relationships

In your opinion, are Australia's with the following countries improving, worsening, or staying about the same.
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World leaders and countries

Female leaders in the world

Would the world be better or worse if we had more female political leaders?
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
World leaders and countries

Influence of female leaders in the world

Would the world be more just, more peaceful and more prosperous if the world had more female political leaders?
Asked in
- 2014
Australian foreign policy

Australia after the UN Security Council

Will Australia’s time on the United Nations Security Council will give Australia a lot more influence, a little more influence, or make no difference to Australia’s influence in the world?
Asked in
- 2013
Australian foreign policy

Australia in the UN Security Council

Will Australia’s time on the United Nations Security Council will be good for Australia, bad for Australia, or make no difference?
Asked in
- 2013
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
Australian foreign policy

The influence of the 'West'

Compared to ten years ago, do you feel that Western influence around the world has increased, decreased, or has it stayed about the same?
Asked in
- 2011
Australian foreign policy

Australia's bilateral relationships under the Rudd government

Since the Rudd government was elected in November 2007, do you think Australia's relations with each of the following countries are now better or worse?
Asked in
- 2010
Australian foreign policy

Australia's bid for a UNSC seat

Should Australia should seek a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council?
Asked in
- 2009
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

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
United States

Changing US power

Would it be positive or negative if the US became significantly less powerful economically or politically?
Asked in
- 2007
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

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