Just 12 Percent of Australian Consumers Concerned About Climate Change: Survey Australian consumers are showing decreased concern about climate change, a trend not mirrored in other major Asian economies. A McKinsey & Company study revealed a drop in concern among Australians from 19% to 12% between quarters, while countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea reported significantly higher levels of concern. This shift in focus in Australia is attributed to global uncertainty and economic pressures.

• Australian consumers are less concerned about climate change compared to other major Asian economies.
• A McKinsey & Company study surveyed consumers in Australia, China, India, Japan, and South Korea.
• In Australia, concern about climate change dropped from 19% to 12% in the second quarter of 2026.
• In contrast, concern levels were higher in China (25%), India (38%), Japan (20%), and South Korea (23%).
• Global uncertainty and economic pressures are cited as reasons for the decreased concern in Australia.