Many people already have distrust of politicians and the political system, and the furore around PM Anthony Albanese receiving favours from disgraced former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is fuelling it. Peter Boyle reports.
Essential Research
Essential Research found support for a democratic economic system and for proportional representation, which would make the electoral system fairer for minor parties. Daniel Mundës reports.
New polls show that had an election been held in mid-August, Tony Abbott's federal Coalition would have suffered a 7.5% swing against it. The Prime Minister’s prevarication on marriage equality and the scandal over entitlements are fueling the dissent.