By Matthew Knott. Sydney Morning Herald. 20 December 2016. Australians’ satisfaction with democracy has collapsed to its lowest level since the Whitlam dismissal, according to a major study that shows the country in an increasingly dark and distrustful mood about politics and the economy. The survey, conducted by the Australian National University, portrays a...
Australian Politics
Enough is enough! Why Grey Australians no longer trust their politicians
By Mark Evans*, Max Halupka* and Gerry Stoker* The Australian economy has experienced twenty years of economic growth. A remarkable performance that is unprecedented both historically and in comparison with other OECD countries over the period. Yet during the same time we have also witnessed a decade of democratic decline. Only 42% of Australians are...Continue reading