Almost half of Australians think foreign military will attack within five years, ANU study suggests

A recent Australian National University (ANU) study indicates a significant rise in national security concerns among Australians. Polling data revealed that nearly half of Australians believe a foreign military attack is likely within the next five years. The ANU's National Security College report, based on 2026 polling data, found that two-thirds of respondents expressed worry about national security issues. Notably, the sharpest increase in anxiety was observed within the 18 to 24 age group. The study utilized both polling and focus groups to assess public sentiment on the issue.