Two surveys provide insight into Australia's current political climate, revealing a preference for isolationism and neutrality in world affairs. Pessimism about the future and concerns over the economy contribute to a decline in social cohesion.
In times of social division , politicians can either lead or stoke the flames. The opposition leader has made his choicen an ugly parliamentary week, two surveys provided insight about the moment we are in. The first was our Guardian Essential poll. The second was the research I. More than half of the poll respondents felt isolationism was better than engagement in world affairs at the moment.
A majority felt Australia should stay as neutral as possible in the fight between the superpowers – the United States and China. A majority felt Australia should stay right out of the war in the Middle East.People are also pessimistic about the months ahead. More than half the sample think interest rates are going up again, and a significant majority are braced for summer bushfires at least as bad as the summer of 2019 and 2020.over the Middle East war and sustained anxiety about the economy, the study’s Index of Social Cohesion reached its lowest ebb since the survey began 16 years ago. The research also charted the creep of polarisation in Australi
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