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Nuclear weapons: More now favour acquiring nuclear technologyNuclear weapons: More now favour acquiring nuclear technology
Although two-thirds of Australians (68%) support the country’s acquisition of conventionally armed but nuclear-powered submarines, only four in ten (39%) say they are ‘in favour’ of Australia acquiring nuclear weapons in the future. This represents a three-point increase since the last time Australians were asked this question in the 2022 Lowy Institute Poll. The proportion of respondents (58%) who say they are ‘against’ Australia acquiring nuclear weapons has fallen five points since 2022, which indicates a softening in Australians’ opposition to this technology.
About the author
Charles Lyons-Jones
Charles Lyons-Jones is a Research Fellow in the Lowy Institute’s Foreign Policy and Public Opinion Program. He oversees the annual Lowy Institute Poll and the Global Diplomacy Index.
