The 2025 poll provides up-to-date insights into how Australians interpret and assess the relationship with China. Now in its fifth year, the survey continues to track shifts in public sentiment across security, economic, political and social dimensions. The findings point to a national mood that has generally stabilised.

Despite its limited resources and scale, Australia operates at the global frontier of knowledge creation in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. Chinese nationals have played a fundamental role in making this possible. This report presents the survey findings of Chinese nationals who had applied, or were applying, for postgraduate study or research-related visas in Australia.

This report outlines how Australia's two major parties are positioning their messaging and policy on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and examines how these positions are evolving under increased international pressure and domestic scrutiny. It contends that whoever forms government will face a more volatile external environment and rising pressure to define clearer lines...

2023 saw marked improvement in Japan-South Korea relations, coinciding with the deterioration of both nations' relationships with China. This report assesses the causes and outcomes of the shift, arguing that the partnership, which increasingly includes the US, makes Japan and South Korea key partners for advancing Australia’s economic and diplomatic interests.

Now in its fourth year, the UTS: ACRI/BIDA Poll continues to provide policymakers and the public with a set of comprehensive insights into how Australians approach what is unquestionably Australia’s toughest foreign policy challenge in generations, the Australia-China relationship.