Democratic backsliding across the world has become a norm, with fewer than one in three people reporting having trust in government officials.

"We see a picture of a democracy in Australia under stress, but not in crisis," he said. There were concerns about "the perceived failure of governments to deliver solutions to pressing issues ...

Young voters are confusing the Prime Minister with a president because schools fail to teach them about Australia’s democracy ...

A joint standing committee on electoral matters report has called for mandated civics education for all Australian students, ...

Australians are being warned democracy is under stress as trust in politics declines, although it hasn't reached breaking point.

As noble as it sounds, the bill in its current form would undermine Australian democracy by favouring established parties over independent candidates and other new players. The proposed donation ...

On Wednesday 5 February Charles Sturt University assessed Australian democracy with politicians and other public figures at the launch of nationally vital research and a panel discussion at the ...