12 April 2026, Grattan Institute – Aruna Sathanapally, Kate Griffiths, Matthew Bowes, Jessica Geraghty
This report from the Grattan Institute examines the resilience of Australia’s democracy in a time of growing global uncertainty. While Australia remains comparatively strong and Australians continue to value democratic governance, public satisfaction is fragile and cannot be taken for granted.
The report highlights five key priorities to strengthen democratic institutions and public trust:
- improving the representativeness and effectiveness of federal parliament
- ensuring all Australians feel heard and included
- safeguarding the public sphere, including trusted media and information
- delivering policy outcomes that serve the public interest
- preparing governments to respond effectively to future crises
“Democracy is under sustained pressure everywhere. Australia is one of the world’s leading democracies, but we cannot – and should not – take ours for granted.”
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