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Mar 7, 2025 •
Patricia Karvelas’ guide to saving democracy
Australia heads into a federal election amid declining trust in our institutions, with satisfaction in the political system collapsing due to economic inequality, housing stress and disinformation. Political parties are relying on negative campaigning – an effective but divisive tactic – as trust in politicians and the media erodes.
Today, Patricia Karvelas, on the forces undermining democratic trust and what it will take to rebuild it.