07 November 2012, 071112, Asian countries, Australian relationships, economic future
Q. The Government recently released a report about the Asian Century and the opportunities for Australia as part of the region. Do you agree or disagree that Australia’s economic future depends on our engagement and relationships with Asian countries?
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Total |
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
| Total agree |
65% |
73% |
66% |
74% |
| Total disagree |
16% |
12% |
20% |
16% |
| Strongly agree |
16% |
25% |
11% |
24% |
| Agree |
49% |
48% |
55% |
50% |
| Disagree |
10% |
9% |
12% |
11% |
| Strongly disagree |
6% |
3% |
8% |
5% |
| Don’t know |
18% |
15% |
14% |
10% |
65% agree that Australia’s economic future depends on our engagement and relationships with Asian countries and 16% disagree. At least two thirds of each voter group agreed.
There was similar agreement across all age groups. Highest disagreement was shown by those aged 55+ (22%) and Liberal/National voters (20%).
07 November 2012, 071112, Asian countries, business connections, diplomatic connections
Q. Do you agree or disagree that increasing our diplomatic and business connections with Asian countries should be a major priority for Australia?
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|
Total |
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
| Total agree |
62% |
72% |
60% |
67% |
| Total disagree |
22% |
15% |
29% |
19% |
| Strongly agree |
13% |
20% |
8% |
22% |
| Agree |
49% |
52% |
52% |
45% |
| Disagree |
16% |
12% |
21% |
12% |
| Strongly disagree |
6% |
3% |
8% |
7% |
| Don’t know |
16% |
14% |
11% |
14% |
62% agree that Australia’s increasing our diplomatic and business connections with Asian countries should be a major priority for Australia and 22% disagree.
There was similar agreement across all age groups. Highest disagreement was shown by those aged 55+ (27%) and Liberal/National voters (29%).