Australia and New Zealand
Australians' Views Shift on Climate Change
Fewer believe climate change results from human activities
August 6, 2010
Many Australians have recently altered their opinions about the cause of global warming and the gravity of the issue. While the majority still considers climate change a serious matter, fewer say human activities cause it.
U.S. Leadership Approval Soars in Australia, New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand post 44- and 43-percentage point increases
July 15, 2010
Approval of U.S. leadership nearly tripled in Australia and New Zealand between 2008 and 2010.
Aussie PM Howard's Ties to Bush May Be Hurting Him in Polls
October 17, 2007
Australian Prime Minister John Howard's relationship with President Bush may hurt him in the upcoming election.
Australians Say Country Is Favorable Place for Minority Groups
Controversy about alleged bomb plot suspect occurs against backdrop of perceived tolerance
August 15, 2007
A February 2007 Gallup World Poll survey finds that more than 8 in 10 Australians believe the city or area where they live is a good place for immigrants, while a similar percentage of Australians say their communities are good places for racial and ethnic minorities to live. More than three-quarters of respondents say their communities are good places for religious minorities, while more than two-thirds (68%) of Australians say their communities are good places for gay or lesbian people.
Aussie Tolerance
August 15, 2007
A nation of tolerant people is unhappy with their government's treatment of a potential terror suspect.
