2018
26 questions match this year
Climate change and energy
Attitudes to global warming
There is a controversy over what the countries of the world, including Australia, should do about the problem of global warming. Please tell me which statement comes closest to your own point of view?
China
China: economic partner or security threat
In your own view, is China more of an economic partner or more of a security threat to Australia?
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.
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.
Feelings towards other nations
Feelings towards other nations
This year’s Lowy Institute feelings thermometer includes nineteen countries and territories, as well as the European Union.
United States
Importance of the US alliance
How important is our alliance relationship with the United States for Australia’s security?
Indonesia
Indonesia and democracy
Now a question about Indonesia. Do you personally agree or disagree that Indonesia is a democracy?
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?
Relations with the US and China
Trust in global powers
How much do you trust the following countries to act responsibly in the world?
Pacific Islands
Attitudes to Papua New Guinea
Now a question about Papua New Guinea. Please say whether you personally agree or disagree with each of the following statements.
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?
Immigration and refugees
Immigration rate
Do you personally think that the total number of migrants coming to Australia each year is too high, too low or about right?
Indonesia
Indonesia and terrorism
Now about Indonesia. I am going to read out a number of statements about Indonesia. For each one please say whether you personally agree or disagree.
United States
Australia and the United States under President Trump
Should Australia remain close to the United States under the presidency of Donald Trump?
China
China as a military threat
Do you think it is likely or unlikely that China will become a military threat to Australia in the next 20 years?
Security and defence
Foreign influence in Australian politics
Are you personally concerned or not concerned about the influence of each of the following countries on Australia’s political processes?
Relations with the US and China
Good relations with the US and China
Do you think it is possible or not possible for Australia to have a good relationship with China and a good relationship with the United States at the same time?
Immigration and refugees
Immigration and national identity
Next, just tell me whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views...
United States
Joint military action under President Trump
Should Australia cooperate militarily with the United States under the presidency of Donald Trump?
China
Reasons to view China as a threat
Here are some reasons other people have given as to why China might become a military threat to Australia. For each one please tell me whether you agree or disagree it is a reason why you personally think China will become a military threat to Australia in the next 20 years?
Climate change and energy
Renewables and energy supply
I am going to read some statements about renewable energy and energy supply. Please say which one of these statements comes closest to your own point of view...
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?
Security and defence
Terrorism as a threat to Australia's interests
Do you agree or disagree the following is a reason why terrorism may be a threat to Australia's vital interests?
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?
