Australian views on the world

Some interesting findings in the 2017 Lowy Institute poll:

• A net -1% are satisfied with how things are going in Australia
• A net -60% are satisfied with how things are going in the world
• A net +63% think globalisation is good for Australia
• A net +44% think free trade is good for the Australian economy
• Asked to pick the country which is Australia’s best friend
  • NZ 53% (+21%)
  • US 17% (-18%)
  • UK 17% (nc)
  • China 8% (-1%)
• Most critical threats:
  • Terrorism 69%
  • North Korea 65%
  • Climate change 57%
  • Cyberattacks 55%
  • Global economic downturn 53%
  • Donald Trump 53%