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Answer Overview

Response rates from 89k Australia voters.

39%
Yes
61%
No
15%
Yes
58%
No
17%
Yes, but only by court order
3%
No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications
4%
Yes, this is necessary to combat terrorism
3%
Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

Historical Support

Trend of support over time for each answer from 89k Australia voters.

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Historical Importance

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9TCC7H2answered…5mos5MO

Yes, as long as they use it to keep people safe. not take away freedoms, or use it as a form of control people.

 @B2R8MS4answered…2wks2W

yes, but only if received prior intel in cases to prevent/stop violent, sexual, financial or fraudulent crimes

 @B2P932Janswered…3wks3W

No, only if the person is charged or suspected of/with violent and serious crimes, determined by court order

 @B2GPGNCfrom Guam  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but only for those with serious criminal backgrounds, and it must be court ordered to prevent breaching of privacy.

 @9ZT3VDNanswered…3mos3MO

Yes, but only through the Australian Signals Directorate and ADF, in dire cases of National Security due to terrorism.

 @9GGG49Zanswered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only to the extent that the individual expresses fanatical tendencies. Terrorism is it often used as excuse to increase surveillance.