Australia - leading environmental issues 2019

This statistic displays the results of a survey about the most concerning environmental issues in Australia as of March 2019. According to data provided by Ipsos, global warming or climate change was the leading environmental concern for Australians, with 44 percent of respondents stating it was one of the most important environmental issues facing their country.

Most concerning environmental issues according to citizens in Australia as of March 2019

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Release date

April 2019

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Region

Australia

Survey time period

February 22 to March 8, 2019

Number of respondents

1,000 respondents

Age group

16-74 years old

Special properties

up to three answers possible

Method of interview

Online panel

Supplementary notes

Original question: "In your view, what are the three most important environmental issues facing Australia today? That is, the top environmental issues you feel should receive the greatest attention from your local leaders?"

Weighting was then employed to balance demographics and ensure that the sample's composition reflects that of the adult population according to the most recent country Census data, and to provide results intended to approximate the sample universe.

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