Australian news site news.com.au has launched The Great Aussie Debate, its annual nationwide survey that uncovers what matters to Australians, from the light-hearted to the serious and everything in between.
For the third year running, news.com.au has asked its audience of more than 12 million Australians questions designed to reveal fact from fiction, exploring the nation’s habits and behaviours, as well as views on everything from money, work and sex, to AI and Speedos. Last year, more than 54,000 Aussies completed the 50-question survey, revealing how they really felt about the cost of living, electric vehicles, going shoeless in the supermarket and much more.
News.com.au editor Kerry Warren said the survey gives Australians the chance to participate in the biggest conversation of the year and have their say on what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change.
“The Great Aussie Debate takes the pulse of the nation on all issues, from the silly to the serious,” she said. “We go deep on a range of topics to help Australians understand where we stand as a nation. Now, more than ever, Australians need to be reminded about what unites us, as well as the issues we love to debate.” he said.
Over the coming weeks, news.com.au will invite its audience to share their views on a range of topics. Questions this year include:
What income do you need to have to afford to have kids in 2026?
Do you still shout rounds at the pub?
Do you feel safe at large public gatherings?
Do you use AI at work in ways you aren’t meant to?
Do you still aspire to own a house?
What makes you most worried for the future of Australia?
The national survey insights will be used to tell the story of where Australia is at this point in time. The Great Aussie Debate is now live on news.com.au, with results to be revealed in April.
