A global survey finds Australia could be on path towards polarisation, with more people believing the divides in our society are not able to be fixed.
abc.net.au/news/trust-slump-as-division-rules/101939406Australia is at risk of polarisation — a societal split — with low trust in institutions such as the government and media being a key element.The 'rich and powerful' were identified as the major force in dividing societyA new study warns the nation is on a divisive path — towards countries with high socio-economic inequalities such as the US, South Africa and Argentina — if the direction is not corrected.
The 'rich and powerful' were identified as the major force in dividing society, ahead of hostile foreign governments. Asked if different groups were a 'a dividing force in society' or a 'unifying force', only the category of business came close to have a similar level of response to both questionsHostile foreign governments: Dividing force? 69 per cent. Unifying force? 15 per centBusiness leaders: Dividing force? 36 per cent. Unifying force? 31 per cent
Only 30 per cent of Australians believe they will be better off financially in five years, down 13 points from 2021, a marked slump in economic optimism as inflation rages globally and interest rates surge.During the pandemic, the trust in government felt by survey respondents soared – as they moved decisively to close borders, boost health resources and financially support businesses and the unemployed.
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