The Australian National University's election study has revealed trust in government has reached a record low.
Trust in government has reached an all-time low, with just one in four Australians confident in their political leaders and institutions.
"I've been studying elections for 40 years, and never have I seen such poor returns for public trust in and satisfaction with democratic institutions," lead researcher Professor Ian McAllister said.Professor McAllister said winning back people's trust was among the most urgent challenges facing political leaders, with faith in democracy taking major hits across the globe.The study found Scott Morrison to be the most popular political leader since Kevin Rudd in 2007.
For the first time, following the election on the internet surpassed all other media sources, including television.If a referendum were held to recognise indigenous people in the constitution, 80 per cent would support change.Support for Australia becoming a Republic reached its lowest level on record at 49 per cent.
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