The election of Barack Obama has sparked a surge in support for Australia's defence ties with the United States.
The Australian National University poll found support now equals the peak recorded immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
A narrow majority favoured the US-led war in Afghanistan, but the public is pessimistic about the chances of success against the Taliban.
The link with the US has been a cornerstone of Australia's defence policy since the ANZUS treaty was signed in 1951.
This has been reaffirmed by successive Coalition and Labor governments, and broadly supported by the public.
More on the ANU survey in today's Canberra Times
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