Q. Thinking about the next 12 months, do you think 2021 will be a better or worse year than 2020 for each of the following?

• Australians are generally optimistic that 2021 will be better than 2020. People are expecting that 2021 will be a better year than 2020 for the nation (56%) and the economy (55%). Just under half (47%) think 2021 will be better for themselves personally.
• Australians are less optimistic that 2021 will be better than 2020 for the planet (37%).