House Speaker Says Young Australians Losing Faith in Democracy

Dick called for improved civic education, a federal youth parliament, regional civic showcases, and more resources to boost youth engagement in democracy.

People stand near an Australian flag at an Australia Day event in Albany, Western Australia, on Jan. 26, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

Almost half of Australians are uncertain about whether the country’s democracy is on the right track, according to a survey conducted by the Australian Public Service Commission.

The survey, which documented the attitudes of 6,000 Australians, revealed that while 53 percent agreed democracy was on the right path, 15 percent said it wasn’t, and 28 percent neither agreed nor disagreed.