Relentless coverage of China’s political system, allegations of interference in Australia’s politics, and its poor relations with neighbours have led to Australian attitudes towards China.
The 2018 Lowy Institute Poll shows Australians have a very inflated perception of the size of our aid program.
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The latest annual survey from the Lowy Institute shows that 59% of Australians support strong climate action, and 84% want the government to embrace renewable energy even if it’s more expensive.
Donald Trump’s poor popularity has affected the level of trust Australians have in the US, but not their level of faith in the alliance.
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Director, Pacific Islands Program, Lowy Institute for International Policy; Centre Associate at the Development Policy Centre, Australian National University