Security overtakes climate change and COVID as main concern for Australians

Most Australians now see China as a military threat to our region, as is the war between Russia and Ukraine.

In this photo provided by the Australian Defense Force an Australian Army Bushmaster armored vehicle is on a training mission in Townsville, July 7, 2021 Source: Australian Defence Force

That's among the findings in the 2022 Lowy Institute Poll, which also reveals security has overtaken Australians’ concerns about COVID-19 and climate change.

The Institute's polling director, Natasha Kassam, points out that while nuclear war might be top of mind, it hasn't lessened Australian's concerns about global warming.

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