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Governor general Sam Mostyn on the ‘growing catastrophe’ in our democracy - podcast

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Two years into her role representing King Charles, Australia’s head of state, governor general Sam Mostyn says she has observed a ‘woeful lack of understanding’ among the adult population about the civic underpinnings of Australia’s democracy – beginning with the constitution. Mostyn speaks to political editor Tom McIlroy at Admiralty House in Sydney about her decision to focus on a wide-ranging civics education for modern Australia, to address the ‘growing catastrophe’ that undermines democratic participation Read more: Governor general warns of ‘growing catastrophe’ that threatens to undermine democracy in Australia Continue reading...

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