ANU poll examines what it means to be Australian »

A new poll on national identity from ANU has found Australians believe speaking English and respect for political institutions and laws are the most important factors in being Australian. Being born in the country was the least important factor. The latest ANUpoll found overwhelming support for immigration, finding it is both good for the economy and for society, although there was significant support (65 per cent) for stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants. Overall, the ANUpoll found Australians are overwhelmingly proud of their country and proud of its achievements in sport. arts and literature. "The latest ANUpoll shows how Australians identify with their country and place, and how they feel about the major issues associated with the Australian identity," said lead researcher Dr Jill Sheppard, from the Australian Centre for Applied Social Research Methods. "We found Australians are largely welcoming of those born overseas.
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