Media, unions and political parties seen as Australia’s most corrupt institutions
This article by Sunanda Creagh furst appeared on The Conversation
The media, trade unions and political parties are seen as Australia’s most corrupt institutions but fewer than 1% of people have had recent direct experience of graft, a new poll shows.
The survey, titled Perceptions of corruption and ethical conduct and produced by the Australian National University’s Research School of Social Sciences, surveyed 2020 people aged 18 years and over by phone between August and September this year, with a response rate of 43%. The results were adjusted to represent the national population.
“Satisfaction with democracy in Australia remains high by international standards, although it is lower in 2012 than at any time since 1998,” the study said, with most concerns related to the quality of government.
With the choice of alternative media outlets, it comes as pleasant confirmation in light of the Jones and News sagas
No longer have these outdated orgainsations the monopoly to filter what is determined to be news.
With so much free noise available, one thing applies more than ever. Be mindful what you read.
This is why we must be prepared to pay for quality content
@ James: Agreed. Now can you please direct me to the source of some quality Australian content?
Well, this is a good start
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