Commissioned article in The Conversation about new research - finding that Australians are seeking deeper ways to contribute to politics, especially on long term, complex issues such as responses to climate change.
Together with Max Groemping (Griffith University) and Emily Foley (University of Canberra), we summarised our new research drawing on a nationally representative survey of 4,2000 adults, showing Australians don't want less democracy, they want a more meaningful one. They want democracy that listens, responds, and creates genuine opportunities between elections, for people to have a say in the decisions that shape their lives.
Article - Politicians bank on people not caring about democracy – but research shows we do
Research cited - Bridging_the_Gap_Report_2025_-University_of_Canberra.pdf