Trust in politicians is down but Australians remain confident in key institutions, according to a new survey examining the country's democracy.

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A new survey has revealed a rise in young men who say “extreme measures” could sometimes be justified to advance a cause.

The McKinnon Index data also shows trust in politicians and governments has fallen among Australians in the past year.

Australia’s democracy has been in the spotlight since the alleged attack on Helen Haines.

  • emmy5482@quokk.auEnglish
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    8 days ago

    Trust in Govt down. Mostly in young men cause the promises of the social contract are broken.

    For women, we never had any doubt, it’s never been good.