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Australian trust metrics

Overview

In early July 2026 an OECD survey reported a record increase in public trust in Australia. Later that month, an Australian National University poll found that interpersonal trust among citizens had fallen to its lowest level in ten years, alongside a dip in satisfaction with the democratic system. The two surveys highlight contrasting trends: growing confidence in institutions but declining trust between individuals.

Both snapshots illustrate a complex picture of trust in Australia, with institutional trust rising while personal trust erodes.

Entities

Professor Nicholas Biddle · Australian National University · Australia

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Australian interpersonal trust hits ten‑year low in ANU poll

    ANU’s June poll of 3,500+ Australians shows interpersonal trust at a ten‑year low of 5.32/10, democratic satisfaction down to 62.8%, but overall support for democracy rises to 72%.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Australia sees record rise in public trust, OECD survey shows

    OECD 2026 survey finds 51% of Australians now have high or moderate trust in the federal government—up from 38% in 2021—and shows growing confidence in AI use in public services.

Sources

cathnews.com · epochtimes.com · overlandjournal.com