Researchers from the Australian National University surveyed Australians about their opinions of foreign aid and what they expect from their aid programme.
One of the authors, Terence Wood, says in a nutshell, the research found most Australians support the government giving aid, even though many don't actually know how much Australia gives or where.
However, he says the public is also fairly comfortable with the amount of money given being reduced - but not to the Pacific.
