11 October 2018
New Book Uncovers The Emerging Divide In Australian Society
A new book by Institute of Public Affairs Research Fellow, Matthew Lesh, exposes the new divide, which is driving Australia’s political instability and public frustrations. Democracy in a Divided Australia is the first empirically grounded investigation of Australia’s political tribes, the capture of policymaking by a new elite and charting of a path forward in a divided nation. The book
8 October 2018
The Great Divide Driving Voter Disgust
Australians are frustrated, disengaged and pessimistic. There is widespread and growing dislike of politicians, the political process and lacklustre policy outcomes. Australians think that the system is being stacked against them, their communities, families and potential for human flourishing. “Public satisfaction with our democratic processes and public trust in the politicians we elect are at some of the lowest levels
