Australian voters strongly back RAAF air strikes on the Islamic State (Isis) group in Iraq, and most believe the threat of terrorism attacks on home soil is real, a new poll shows.
The poll found 62% of voters supported Australia’s decision to carry out air strikes in Iraq, while 21% were opposed and 17% were uncommitted.
And 75% believe the threat of a terrorism attack on Australian soil is real, with only 16% disagreeing.
The Galaxy poll conducted for News Corp follows the green light given to Australian Super Hornets to take part in US-led strikes against Isis in Iraq.
The jets began non-combat reconnaissance operations over Iraq in the past couple of days to familiarise pilots with the region, with air strikes expected soon.
Six RAAF Super Hornets, a Wedgetail surveillance aircraft and a tanker transport, along with 400 RAAF personnel and 200 special forces troops have been deployed to the Middle East to help fight Isis.
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