Defence and security influences voters
02 Sep 2008
This latest paper in ASPI’s Special Report series, traces the public’s changing views of the main issues relating to defence and security over an extended period.
Authored by Professor Ian McAllister, it identifies three key views of the public on defence and security.
It found that Defence was the tenth most important election issue for voters at the 2007 election. Around one in six voters mentioned some aspect of defence as their first or second most important issue in the election.
Twice as many voters mentioned defence as an important issue than did so 10 years ago.
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This publication is now available on ASPI’s website. Alternatively contact ASPI (02) 6270 5100.
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